Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative
Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Assistance Listings
- 10.307 -- Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The OREI seeks to solve critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems through the integration of research and extension activities. The purpose of this program is to fund 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. Priority concerns include biological, physical, and social sciences, including economics. The OREI is particularly interested in projects that emphasize research and outreach that assist farmers and ranchers with whole farm planning. Projects...
should plan to deliver applied production information to producers. Fieldwork must be done on certified organic land or on land in transition to organic certification, as appropriate to project goals and objectives.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
- Other
- Individuals
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Additional information
The following entities are eligible to apply for and receive a grant under this program.
1. State agricultural experiment stations; 2. Colleges and universities; 3.University research foundations; 4. Other research institutions and organizations; 5. Federal agencies; 6. National laboratories; 7. Private organizations or corporations; 8. Individuals who are United States citizens or nationals; or 9. A group consisting of two or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (1) through (8).
Grantor contact information
Description
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048
Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
If you have any questions related to preparing application content
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 1_17_2012_final_12_orei_rfa.pdf | Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative | Jan 17, 2012 05:51 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: April 8, 2012
Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
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Award Minimum
$19,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-NIFA-ICGP-003649
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Food and nutrition
Employment labor and training
Agriculture
Natural resources
Health
Environment
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
January 17, 2012
Archive date:
April 8, 2012
