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
NIFA supports programs to address critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems through the integration of research and extension activities and programs to evaluate both the environmental impacts of organic agriculture and the environmental services provided.
The Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) established the National Organic Program (NOP) in 1990. Final rules for implementing this legislation came out in 2000 and nationwide organic standards for certification under a national organic label were first established in 2002. Current market participants report that shortages...
of organic products constrain the growth of both individual firms and the overall organic sector.
NIFA addresses the needs of organic agriculture through both the provision of formula grants to universities and colleges and through competitive funding. The Integrated Organic Program (IOP) is a competitive program that has included the Organic Transitions Program since 2001 and the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) from 2009 to 2012.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Applications may only be submitted by the following entities:
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
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Link to additional information
FY 2018 Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI)
Archived: March 31, 2018
Award
$17,600,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
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Award Minimum
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Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-NIFA-ICGP-006429
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
December 27, 2017
Archive date:
March 31, 2018
