Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program - Organic Transitions
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- USDA-NIFA-ICGP-011075
- Agency
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National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
- Applications due
- Award size
- $5,000 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 USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is soliciting applications for the Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program - Organic Transitions (ORG). The program aims 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 adopting organic practices. Key priorities include documenting the environmental benefits of organic farming, developing technologies to measure ecosystem services, finding alternatives to prohibited substances, and overcoming barriers to organic transition. Applications must integrate research with education and/or extension activities and be conducted on certified organic land or facilities. Eligible applicants include colleges, universities, 1994 Institutions, and Hispanic-serving agricultural institutions.
The total funding available is approximately $7.5 million, with individual awards ranging from $20,000 to $1,000,000 for project periods of 2-4 years. A dollar-for-dollar non-federal match is required, though waivers may be available. The program emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in project activities and encourages applications from underserved communities. The application deadline is March 6, 2025.
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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| FY25-ORG-RFA-P.pdf |
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