This grant from the Agriculture Department aims to support research, extension, and education programs for organic livestock and crop producers. Priority areas include soil conservation, climate change mitigation, development of educational tools for agricultural professionals, and alternative practices to substances recommended for removal from the National Organic Programs National List. The grant aims to enhance the competitiveness of organic producers and promote sustainable farming practices. Applications must be submitted by April 16, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 274820
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-ICGP-004958 |
| 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: | Feb 26, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 02, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 16, 2015 Prospective applicants are asked to email a Notice of Intent to Submit an Application by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 26, 2015. This notification is not required and does not enter into the review of a subsequent application, but will inform the review process. It will not be used for screening for project appropriateness or applicant eligibility, nor will feedback be offered. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 16, 2015 Prospective applicants are asked to email a Notice of Intent to Submit an Application by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 26, 2015. This notification is not required and does not enter into the review of a subsequent application, but will inform the review process. It will not be used for screening for project appropriateness or applicant eligibility, nor will feedback be offered. |
| Archive Date: | May 16, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| 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) (defined in 7 CFR 3430, and referred to in Part VIII, E.), 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 2015, ORG will continue to prioritize environmental services provided by organic farming systems in the area of soil conservation and climate change mitigation, including greenhouse gases (GHG). Two new priorities have been added to support (1) the development of educational tools for Cooperative Extension personnel and other agricultural professionals who advise producers on organic practices and (2) the development of cultural practices and other allowable alternatives to substances recommended for removal from the National Organic Programs National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. Practices and systems to be addressed include those associated with organic crops, organic animal production, 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 274820 Full Announcement-1 -> 15_organic transitions to post.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 | PKG00215212 | Feb 26, 2015 | Apr 16, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
274820 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
274820 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
274820 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
274820 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
274820 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
274820 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
274820 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
274820 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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