The Agriculture Department is offering the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative to address key issues in organic agriculture. This grant aims to support projects that improve the production and marketing of high-quality organic products for producers and processors. Priority areas for funding include various sciences and economics, with a focus on assisting farmers with farm planning. Projects should provide practical production information to producers and conduct fieldwork on certified organic land. The closing date for applications is March 09, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 138253
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USDA-NIFA-ICGP-003649 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.307 — Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 09, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 09, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Apr 08, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $19,000,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | The following entities are eligible to apply for and receive a grant under this program. 1. State agricultural experiment stations; 2. Colleges and universities; 3.University research foundations; 4. Other research institutions and organizations; 5. Federal agencies; 6. National laboratories; 7. Private organizations or corporations; 8. Individuals who are United States citizens or nationals; or 9. A group consisting of two or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (1) through (8). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description:: | The OREI seeks to solve critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems through the integration of research and extension activities. The purpose of this program is to fund projects that will enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic standards to grow and market high quality organic agricultural products. Priority concerns include biological, physical, and social sciences, including economics. The OREI is particularly interested in projects that emphasize research and outreach that assist farmers and ranchers with whole farm planning. Projects should plan to deliver applied production information to producers. Fieldwork must be done on certified organic land or on land in transition to organic certification, as appropriate to project goals and objectives. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 10.307 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00091850 |
| Opening Date: | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Mar 09, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | NIFA Help Desk |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] Research & Related Personal Data [V1.2] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.3] Research And Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V1.2] Research & Related Budget [V1.1] NIFA Supplemental Information [V1.1] |
| optional_forms | R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form 5 YR 30 ATT [V1.2] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.307 | PKG00091850 | Jan 17, 2012 | Mar 09, 2012 | View | NIFA Help Desk | Organization and Individual Applicants |