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Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program

Department Of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency

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OTECP provides direct financial assistance to certified organic and transitional operations that incurred costs related to USDA organic certification or renewal, soil testing, or educational event registration in fiscal years 2020, 2021, and 2022.

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Helps certified organic and transitional farms cover costs for organic certification and related expenses. Provides financial support for costs incurred in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

Quick Facts

Funding
$902 - $902
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Organization
Department Of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency

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What Is This Program?

OTECP provides direct financial assistance to certified organic and transitional operations that incurred costs related to USDA organic certification or renewal, soil testing, or educational event registration in fiscal years 2020, 2021, and 2022. These operations incur significant costs to obtain or renew organic certification each year, and the economic challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic have made obtaining and renewing organic certification financially challenging for many operations. Payments will be made using funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act; Public Law 116-136), which provided funding to respond to coronavirus by providing support for agricultural producers impacted by coronavirus, including producers of specialty crops, producers that supply local food systems, including farmers markets, restaurants, and schools, and livestock producers.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Support and guidance for farmers transitioning to organic farming, including assistance with natural resource management and developing required organic management plans. May include financial assistance for conservation practices through related programs.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: agriculture

Region: United States

Other Criteria: producers considering a transition to organic farming

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply
  • Visit the Farmers.gov website
  • Create a secure account
  • Access the application portal
  • Complete the application form
  • Submit the application for processing
🌐Application Portal
https://www.farmers.gov/
📤Submission Method
online
📅Key Dates
April 17, 2026Application Deadline for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
May 4, 2026 to May 29, 2026Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup
August 12, 2026Supplemental Disaster Relief Program Application Deadline
🔄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
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
📐Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
📥Templates Available

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🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

How Do I Apply?

Christopher.Vazquez@usda.gov
(202) 923-1585

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This program offers funding up to $902 (minimum $902).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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