Organic Transitions
Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Assistance Listings
- 10.303 -- Integrated Programs
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The overall goal of the Organic Transitions Program (ORG) is to support the development and implementation of research, extension and higher education programs to improve the competitiveness of organic livestock and crop producers, as well as those who are adopting organic practices. In FY 2015, ORG will continue to prioritize environmental services provided by organic farming systems in the area of soil conservation and climate change mitigation, including greenhouse gases (GHG). Two new priorities have been added to support (1) the development of educational tools for Cooperative Extension personnel...
and other agricultural professionals who advise producers on organic practices and (2) the development of cultural practices and other allowable alternatives to substances recommended for removal from the National Organic Programs National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. Practices and systems to be addressed include those associated with organic crops, organic animal production, and organic systems integrating plant and animal production.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of NARETPA) (7 U.S.C. 3103) are eligible to submit applications to the ORG program. Section 1404 of NARETPA was amended by section 7101 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-246) to define Hispanic-serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs) (defined in 7 CFR 3430, and referred to in Part VIII, E.), and to include research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities.
Grantor contact information
Description
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 15-organic_transitions_to_post.pdf | Organic Transitions Program | Feb 26, 2015 07:19 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: May 16, 2015
Award
$4,000,000
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-004958
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:
February 26, 2015
Archive date:
May 16, 2015
