NIFA is offering the Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program for Organic Transitions to enhance the competitiveness of organic livestock and crop producers. The program focuses on supporting research, extension, and education efforts to improve environmental services provided by organic farming systems, such as soil conservation, pollinator health, and climate change mitigation. Projects funded under this grant are expected to integrate research, education, and extension activities, with a priority on developing educational tools for agricultural professionals and exploring cultural practices in organic farming. Proposals should have a significant impact in research, education, and/or extension.
Opportunity ID: 322663
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-ICGP-007010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program – Organic Transitions |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.303 — Integrated Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 28, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | A. Eligible Applicants Applications may only be submitted by colleges and universities as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (NARETPA, 7 U.S.C. 3103). Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award. Section 1404 of NARETPA was amended by sections 7101 and 7129 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-246), sections 7101, 7129 (c) (4)) to define Hispanic-serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs) and to include research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities (see Definitions in Part VIII, E of this RFA.) Applications may also be submitted by 1994 Land- Grant Institutions (defined in 7 CFR 3430), HSACUs, and research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities. For the purposes of this program, the terms “college” and “university” mean an educational institution in any state which (1) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate; (2) is legally authorized within such state to provide a program of education beyond secondary education; (3) provides an educational program for which a bachelor’s degree or any other higher degree is awarded; (4) is a public or other nonprofit institution; and (5) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association. Pursuant to section 406 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (AREERA) (7 U.S.C. 7626) which authorized the Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grant Program, all four year Hispanic Serving Institutes (HSIs) are eligible to apply for Integrated Projects as identified in the FY 2019 or FY2020 ORG RFA. Two year HSIs may be eligible to apply only if the institution has been certified as a HSACU for the fiscal year in which funding is being provided. Approximately by April 2019, a list of the institutions certified and therefore eligible to apply as HSACUs for grants under FY 2019 RFAs, including this RFA, will be made available at Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities. Institutions appearing on this list are granted HSACU certification by the Secretary for the period starting October 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2020. Certifications are valid for FY 2019 only. For FY 2020 applications, this list will be made available on Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities approximately by April 2020. Additional questions on HSACU eligibility can be addressed to hsacu@nifa.usda.gov. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of application deadline will result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program – Organic Transitions |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 322663 Full Announcement-FY2020 Organic Transitions -> FY2020 – Organic Transitions – 2nd Year Funding.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email: electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.303 | PKG00256799 | Nov 21, 2019 | Feb 27, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
322663 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
322663 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
322663 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
322663 RR_FedNonFedBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
322663 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
322663 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
322663 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
322663 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
322663 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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