Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program - Organic Transitions
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- USDA-NIFA-ICGP-010290
- Agency
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National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
- Applications due
- Award size
- $20,000 to $1,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 10.303 Integrated Programs
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Agriculture
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture seeks applications for its Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program - Organic Transitions. The program aims to solve critical organic agriculture issues through research on organic issues and priorities, education programs on organic agriculture, and extension services to disseminate research findings to producers. Applicants must integrate research, education, and extension activities and collaborate with institutions serving underserved audiences. NIFA will evaluate projects based on their ability to improve organic crop and livestock competitiveness and optimize ecosystem services. Applications are due March 7, 2024 and March 6, 2025.
Subject to the availability of funds, NIFA anticipates awarding grants ranging from $20,000 to $1,000,000 over the two-year period. All projects must be conducted in the United States and involve stakeholders in organic agriculture.
Synopsis
The overall goal of the Organic Transitions Program (ORG) is to support the development and implementation of research, extension and higher education programs to improve the competitiveness of organic livestock and crop producers, as well as those who are adopting organic practices. NIFA administers the ORG program by determining priorities in U.S. agriculture through Agency stakeholder input processes in consultation with the NAREEEAB. ORG will continue to prioritize environmental services provided by organic farming systems in the area of soil conservation, pollinator health, and climate change mitigation, including greenhouse gases (GHG), as well as the development of educational tools for Cooperative Extension personnel and other agricultural professionals who advise producers on organic practices, and development of cultural practices and other allowable alternatives to substances recommended for removal from the National Organic Program's National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. It is expected that all projects will integrate research, education and extension activities, as appropriate to project goals, although some projects may be weighted more heavily than others in one or more of these areas. However, all proposals should have activities and impact in research and at least one of the other areas: education and extension.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| FY24-ORG-RFA-P.pdf |
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