Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #USDA-NIFA-D113A-32357
Grant Solicitation for Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Planning Projects
Buyer
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Posted
March 11, 2026
Respond By
May 14, 2026
Identifier
USDA-NIFA-D113A-32357
NAICS
541715
This opportunity is a grant solicitation from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA for the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) Planning Projects. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA (NIFA) - Program Purpose: - Funds integrated research and extension projects to support organic producers and processors - Aims to improve the quality of organic agricultural products and increase resilience in U.S. farming systems - Eligibility: - Open to state agricultural experiment stations, colleges/universities, university research foundations, other research institutions, federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations, foundations, corporations, and U.S. citizens/nationals - Awardees may subcontract to otherwise ineligible organizations if necessary - Funding Details: - Total expected funding: $550,000 - Individual awards: $5,000 to $50,000 - Cost sharing or matching is required - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or OEMs requested; this is a grant for research and extension services - Unique Requirements: - Focus on integrated projects that directly benefit organic agriculture - Broad eligibility, including individuals and a variety of organizations - Cost sharing/matching requirement
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 project conduct.