Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture
The Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) seeks to solve critical organic agricultural issues, priorities, or problems through the integration of research, education, and extension activities. The purpose of this program is to fund high priority integrated projects that will enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic standards to grow and market high quality organic agricultural products, mitigate and adapt to climate change, build res
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Helps organic farmers and processors improve their ability to grow and sell high-quality organic products. Provides funding for integrated projects that enhance organic agriculture practices.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Funding for high priority integrated projects designed to enhance the ability of producers and processors to grow and market high-quality organic agricultural products and increase resilience in American farming systems. Requires a 100% cost sharing or matching contribution.
Who Is Eligible?
Business Size: small, medium, large
Industries: organic agriculture, agriculture, farming
Region: United States
Other Criteria: producers who have already adopted organic standards, processors who have already adopted organic standards, State agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, university research foundations, other research institutions and organizations, Federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations or corporations, individuals who are United States citizens or nationals, groups consisting of 2 or more eligible entities, 1862 Land-grant Institutions, 1890 Land-grant Institutions, 1994 Land-grant Institutions, For-profit Organizations Other Than Small Businesses, State Controlled Institutions of Higher Ed
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for specific details.
- Prepare the grant application according to the guidelines.
- Submit the application through the designated portal.
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/organic-agriculture-research-extension-initiative
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- March 11, 2026Posted DateMay 14, 2026Closing Date
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- Indirect cost rate agreement
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- costs associated with research and extension activities
- expenses related to growing and marketing organic agricultural products
- 💳Payment Model
- mixed
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
- 🔀Matching Required
- Yes
- 📊Matching Ratio
- 100%
- 🏦Eligible Matching Sources
- cash
- in-kind contributions
- 📚Stacking Rules
- Not specified
- 🛡️Proof of Matching Required
- Documentation of matching funds required
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- annual
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- performance progress report
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
- 📢Branding Requirements
- Acknowledgment of federal funding required
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
This program is available to small, medium, large businesses in organic agriculture, agriculture, farming industries located in United States.
This program offers funding up to $8,223,388.58 (minimum $8,223,388.58).
The application deadline is May 14, 2026.
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