Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative - OREI Workshop Projects

USDA-NIFA-ERA Posted USDA-NIFA-D113A-32483

Description

The purpose of this program is to fund high priority integrated projects that will enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic standards to grow and market high quality organic agricultural products and to increase resilience in American farming systems.

Eligibility

Applications may only be submitted by the following entities:State Agricultural Experiment StationsColleges and universitiesUniversity research foundationsOther research institutions and organizationsFederal agenciesNational laboratoriesPrivate organizations, foundations, or corporationsIndividuals who are United States citizens or nationalsA group consisting of two or more of the entities described in items (1) through (8).Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project by an eligible entity.
Funding Details
Award Floor
$5,000.00
Award Ceiling
$75,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$450,000.00
Expected Awards
6
Key Dates
Posted
March 11, 2026
Closes
May 14, 2026
Archive Date
June 20, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA
Agency Code
USDA-NIFA-ERA
Funding Instrument
Other