The Agricultural Department is offering the Organic Transitions Program (ORG) grant to support research, extension, and higher education initiatives aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of organic livestock and crop producers, as well as those transitioning to organic practices. This grant is specifically designed to foster projects that improve the economic viability of organic farming. For FY 2012, a key focus will be on environmental services provided by organic systems, particularly those contributing to soil conservation and climate change mitigation. This includes practices associated with organic crops, organic animal production (including dairy), and integrated plant and animal systems. The program seeks to advance sustainable agricultural practices through targeted funding.
Opportunity ID: 147654
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-ICGP-003691 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Organic Transitions Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.303 — Integrated Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 29, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 25, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 25, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 25, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of NARETPA) (7 U.S.C. 3103) are eligible to submit applications to the ORG program. Section 1404 of NARETPA was amended by section 7101 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-246) to define Hispanic-serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs) (see Part III, B. and 7 CFR 3430, Competitive and Noncompetitive Non-formula Financial Assistance Programs–General Award Administrative Provisions for more information), and to include 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. In FY 2012, ORG will focus on environmental services provided by organic farming systems that support soil conservation and contribute to climate change mitigation. Practices and systems to be addressed include those associated with organic crops, organic animal production (including dairy), and organic systems integrating plant and animal production. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Organic Transitions Program |
| 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 147654 Full Announcement-1 -> 2 21 2012 – organic transitions_final.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 | PKG00100751 | Feb 29, 2012 | Apr 25, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
147654 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
147654 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
147654 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
147654 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
147654 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
147654 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
147654 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
147654 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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