The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is offering the Organic Transitions Program grant to support the development of research, extension, and education programs that enhance the competitiveness of organic livestock and crop producers. The program focuses on priorities in U.S. agriculture such as soil conservation, pollinator health, and climate change mitigation. Projects should integrate research, education, and extension activities, with an emphasis on developing educational tools for agricultural professionals. Proposals must impact research and education or extension, with flexibility in the emphasis on each area. The closing date for applications is May 16, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 314456
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-ICGP-006740 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 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: | Apr 02, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 02, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2019 FY2020: February 27, 2020 Applications for FY 2019 funding cycle must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on May 16, 2019. Applications for FY 2020 funding cycle must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on February 27, 2020. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2019 FY2020: February 27, 2020 Applications for FY 2019 funding cycle must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on May 16, 2019. Applications for FY 2020 funding cycle must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on February 27, 2020. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 15, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
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: | 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
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Related Documents
Folder 314456 Full Announcement-FY 2019 Organic Transitions -> 19_Organic Tr_55-Compliance Checked-1docx.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 | PKG00249622 | Apr 02, 2019 | May 16, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
314456 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
314456 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
314456 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
314456 RR_FedNonFedBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
314456 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
314456 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
314456 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
314456 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
314456 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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