The purpose of this agreement is for the organic materials review institute (omri) to provide technical reports and other supportive items needed for national organic program (NOP) projects directly…

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $425,000 cooperative agreement to the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) on June 1, 2026, under the Market Protection and Promotion program (CFDA 10.163).

OMRI will deliver up to fifteen technical reports used in sunset and petition reviews of substances for the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances, conduct research and writing on material topics as requested by the National Organic Program, and attend regularly scheduled National Organic Program check-ins. The work supports regulatory decisions affecting organic stakeholders including farmers, businesses, certifiers, consumers, and the general public.

The award runs through May 31, 2027, with performance taking place in the United States. The source indicates no subawards will result from this funding.

The purpose of this agreement is for the organic materials review institute (omri) to provide technical reports and other supportive items needed for national organic program (NOP) projects directly related to the national list of allowed and prohibited substances (national list). Key activities will include attendance at regularly scheduled check-INS and providing support for current and new NOP projects. Deliverables will include (1) completion of up to fifteen technical reports used in sunset and petition reviews of substances for the national list, and (2) research, writing, and reporting on material topics as requested by the NOP. This work will benefit organic stakeholders such as farmers, businesses, consumers, certifiers, and the general public who are interested in substances used in organic production. The disbursement of this award will not result in subawards.