This grant from the Department of Agriculture aims to improve the competitiveness of organic livestock and crop producers by supporting research, extension, and education programs. Priority areas include environmental services like soil conservation and climate change mitigation, as well as the development of educational tools for agricultural professionals advising on organic practices. Additionally, support is provided for the development of cultural practices and alternatives to substances on the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. The grant targets organic crops, animal production, and integrated plant and animal systems. Application deadline is April 15, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 280858
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-ICGP-005596 |
| 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: | Jan 07, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | May 15, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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) are eligible to submit applications to the ORG program. Section 1404 of NARETPA was amended by sections 7101 and 7129 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 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.) |
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 2014, 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 (ORG) |
| 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 280858 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2016 org rfa.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 | PKG00220346 | Jan 07, 2016 | Apr 15, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
280858 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
280858 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
280858 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
280858 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
280858 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
280858 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
280858 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
280858 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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