The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announces the availability of $4.6 million through the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program. This grant is for State Departments of Agriculture to provide financial assistance to eligible organic producers and handlers certified to the National Organic Program (NOP). The program offers cost-share payments, through participating States, covering up to 75% of an individual’s certification costs, with a maximum of $750 per year. This applies to certifications commencing between October 1, 2009, and September 30, 2010. Organic producers and handlers should contact their local State Department of Agriculture to apply for assistance. States interested in securing these funds must submit their applications to AMS by November 1, 2009.
Opportunity ID: 49965
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AMS-TM-09-0056 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Organic Certification Cost Share Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 53 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.163 — Market Protection and Promotion |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 22, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 22, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 01, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State Departments of Agriculture |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announces the availability of $4.6 million in funds for allocation to State Department of Agriculture for providing cost share assistance to eligible organic producers or handlers certified to the National Organic Program (NOP). The NOP is authorized under the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, as amended (7 U.S.C. 6501 et seq.). The funds announced under the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program are authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill). State Departments of Agriculture (Agencies, Commissions, or Departments of a State government) interested in obtaining program funds and located within the 50 States, U.S. Territories, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico are invited to submit applications to AMS. Applications for federal assistance from States must be submitted to the National Organic Program by November 01, 2009. The program will provide cost-share assistance, through participating States, to organic producers and handlers receiving certification or continuation of certification by a USDA accredited certifying agent commencing October 1, 2009, through September 30, 2010. Cost-share assistance payments are limited to 75 percent of an individual producers or handlers certification costs up to a maximum of $750.00 per year. Organic producers or handlers must contact their local State Department of Agriculture to apply for cost-share assistance. To receive cost-share assistance, organic producers and handlers must submit an application to the representative Agency of the State in which their farm/operation is located. This application must include: 1) proof of NOP certification issued or continued within the cost-share qualifying period, October 1, 2009, through September 30, 2010, and; 2) an itemized invoice demonstrating costs incurred for NOP certification. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Federal Register notice – National cost share program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Robert Pooler
Ag Marketing Specialist Phone 202-720-3252 Email:bob.pooler@ams.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2009 | ||
| Oct 22, 2009 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AMS-TM-09-0056 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Organic Certification Cost Share Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 53 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.163 — Market Protection and Promotion |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 22, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 22, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 01, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State Departments of Agriculture |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announces the availability of $4.6 million in funds for allocation to State Department of Agriculture for providing cost share assistance to eligible organic producers or handlers certified to the National Organic Program (NOP). The NOP is authorized under the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, as amended (7 U.S.C. 6501 et seq.). The funds announced under the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program are authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill). State Departments of Agriculture (Agencies, Commissions, or Departments of a State government) interested in obtaining program funds and located within the 50 States, U.S. Territories, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico are invited to submit applications to AMS. Applications for federal assistance from States must be submitted to the National Organic Program by November 01, 2009. The program will provide cost-share assistance, through participating States, to organic producers and handlers receiving certification or continuation of certification by a USDA accredited certifying agent commencing October 1, 2009, through September 30, 2010. Cost-share assistance payments are limited to 75 percent of an individual producers or handlers certification costs up to a maximum of $750.00 per year. Organic producers or handlers must contact their local State Department of Agriculture to apply for cost-share assistance. To receive cost-share assistance, organic producers and handlers must submit an application to the representative Agency of the State in which their farm/operation is located. This application must include: 1) proof of NOP certification issued or continued within the cost-share qualifying period, October 1, 2009, through September 30, 2010, and; 2) an itemized invoice demonstrating costs incurred for NOP certification. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Federal Register notice – National cost share program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Robert Pooler
Ag Marketing Specialist Phone 202-720-3252 Email:bob.pooler@ams.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AMS-TM-09-0056 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Organic Certification Cost Share Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 53 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.163 — Market Protection and Promotion |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 22, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 01, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State Departments of Agriculture |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Description: | The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announces the availability of $4.6 million in funds for allocation to State Department of Agriculture for providing cost share assistance to eligible organic producers or handlers certified to the National Organic Program (NOP). The NOP is authorized under the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, as amended (7 U.S.C. 6501 et seq.). The funds announced under the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program are authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill). State Departments of Agriculture (Agencies, Commissions, or Departments of a State government) interested in obtaining program funds and located within the 50 States, U.S. Territories, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico are invited to submit applications to AMS. Applications for federal assistance from States must be submitted to the National Organic Program by October 23, 2009. The program will provide cost-share assistance, through participating States, to organic producers and handlers receiving certification or continuation of certification by a USDA accredited certifying agent commencing October 1, 2009, through September 30, 2010. Cost-share assistance payments are limited to 75 percent of an individual producers or handlers certification costs up to a maximum of $750.00 per year. Organic producers or handlers must contact their local State Department of Agriculture to apply for cost-share assistance. To receive cost-share assistance, organic producers and handlers must submit an application to the representative Agency of the State in which their farm/operation is located. This application must include: 1) proof of NOP certification issued or continued within the cost-share qualifying period, October 1, 2009, through September 30, 2010, and; 2) an itemized invoice demonstrating costs incurred for NOP certification. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Federal Register notice – National cost share program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Robert Pooler
Ag Marketing Specialist Phone 202-720-3252 Email:bob.pooler@ams.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 49965 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Robert Pooler Ag Marketing Specialist Phone 202-720-3252 Email: bob.pooler@ams.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.163 | PKG00014316 | Aug 24, 2009 | Nov 01, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
49965 SF424-2.0.pdf
49965 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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