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Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) Research Grants Solicitation

This opportunity from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA seeks proposals for the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI): - Funding supports integrated research, extension, and education projects to benefit organic producers and processors - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for research and extension activities rather than a product procurement - Eligible applicants include: - State agricultural experiment stations - Colleges and universities - University research foundations - Other research institutions - Federal agencies and national laboratories - Private organizations, foundations, corporations, and individuals (U.S. citizens or nationals) - Groups consisting of two or more eligible entities - Total available funding is $65,000,000 - Individual awards range from $50,000 to $3,500,000 - Cost sharing or matching is required - Projects must support the adoption of organic standards and enhance the resilience and quality of organic agricultural products - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are requested, as this is a research grant opportunity

Description

This program funds high priority integrated projects aimed at enhancing the ability of producers and processors who have adopted organic standards to grow and market high quality organic agricultural products. The initiative also seeks to increase resilience in American farming systems. Eligible applicants include state agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, research institutions, federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations, and individuals who are U.S. citizens or nationals. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply if necessary for the project.

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