Synopsis

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 and to increase resilience in American farming systems.
Response Date	May 14, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Mar 11, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	Jun 20, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling	75,000
Award Floor	5,000
Cost Sharing	Yes

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Info on Eligibility:

Applications may only be submitted by the following entities:State Agricultural Experiment StationsColleges and universitiesUniversity research foundationsOther research institutions and organizationsFederal agenciesNational laboratoriesPrivate organizations, foundations, or corporationsIndividuals who are United States citizens or nationalsA group consisting of two or more of the entities described in items (1) through (8).Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project by an eligible entity.

Additional Information

Agency Name	Electronic Research Administration
Link to Additional Information:	https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/organic-agriculture-research-extension-initiative
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-445-5402

CFDA Program(s)

• 10.307: Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative