Opportunity Listing - Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program

Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program – Organic Transitions

Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Assistance Listings: 10.303 -- Integrated Programs

Last Updated: June 12, 2026

Description

The overall goal of the ORG program, under assistance listing 10.303 is to support the development and implementation of research, extension, and higher education programs that improve the competitiveness of U.S. organic livestock and crop producers, as well as those adopting organic practices.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

Applications will only be accepted if submitted by colleges and universities, as defined in 7 U.S.C. 3103, 1994 Institutions, and Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply, provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project, and subject to NIFA approval.

Grantor contact information

Description

NIFA Support Email grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays

Email

If you have questions about preparing application content, contact grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov

grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
FY26-ORG-NOFO-P.pdf	FY2026 - Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program – Organic Transitions - NOFO	Jun 12, 2026 06:32 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program – Organic Transitions

Closing: July 13, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$7,500,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$20,000

Award Minimum

$1,000,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

USDA-NIFA-ICGP-011901

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Agriculture

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

June 12, 2026

Archive date:

August 12, 2026