This grant, the Organic Research and Extension Initiative (OREI), aims to resolve critical organic agriculture issues by funding integrated research and extension projects. Its core purpose is to enhance the capacity of organic producers and processors to grow and market high-quality organic products. The program prioritizes proposals in biological, physical, and social sciences, including economics. Special interest is given to research and outreach assisting farmers with whole-farm planning, particularly concerning climate change. Projects must deliver applied production information, with fieldwork conducted on certified organic or transitional land, ensuring direct benefit to the organic farming community.
Opportunity ID: 58918
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-ICGP-003388 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Organic Research and Extension Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Employment, Labor and Training Environment Food and Nutrition Health Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.307 — Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 10, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 10, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 14, 2011 |
| 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 Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having 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, especially those relating to climate change. 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. Refer to the USDA National Organic Program (http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop) for organic production standards. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Organic Research and Extension Initiative |
| 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.307 | PKG00022682 | Nov 30, 2010 | Feb 10, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
58918 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
58918 PerformanceSite_1_3-1.3.pdf
58918 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_2-1.2.pdf
58918 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
58918 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
58918 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
58918 CSREES_Supplemental_Info-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
58918 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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