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, education, 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, education and outreach that assist farmers and ranchers with whole farm...
planning by delivering practical research-based information. 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. Refer to the USDA National Organic Program (http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop) for organic production standards. Visit the NIFA website to access a factsheet on the Center of Excellence (COE) designation process, including COE criteria, and a list of programs offering COE opportunities in fiscal year 2016. You can also review a recording of COE outreach webinars held in February and March of 2015 from the site. The COE webpages will be updated throughout FY 2016 with additional information, such as a summary of comments received from stakeholders.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
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, foundations, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY16_OREI_RFA.pdf | Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative | Dec 10, 2015 01:53 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: April 9, 2016
Award
$18,000,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$50,000
Award Minimum
$2,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-NIFA-ICGP-005517
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Mandatory
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
December 10, 2015
Archive date:
April 9, 2016
