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USDA Seeks Proposals for Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Workshop Projects

This opportunity from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA seeks proposals for the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) Workshop Projects. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA - Scope: - Funding for integrated projects supporting organic producers and processors - Focus on enhancing capacity to grow and market high quality organic agricultural products - Aim to increase resilience in American farming systems - Eligibility: - State agricultural experiment stations, colleges/universities, research foundations, 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 program funding: $450,000 - Individual awards: $5,000 to $75,000 - Cost sharing or matching required - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers identified - Service: Integrated organic agriculture research and extension workshop projects - Unique Requirements: - Projects must be integrated (research, education, and/or extension) - Must directly benefit organic producers and processors

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, university research foundations, other research institutions and organizations, federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations, foundations, corporations, 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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