Closed USDA-NIFA-ICGP-007010 CFDA 10.303 Discretionary

Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program – Organic Transitions

Posted by National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program – Organic Transitions — is cataloged under number USDA-NIFA-ICGP-007010 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.303, posted by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on November 21, 2019. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $500,000. The agency has projected $5.8 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources — factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on February 27, 2020. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

Up to $500,000

Close Date

February 27, 2020

Posted

November 21, 2019

Est. Total Funding

$5,800,000

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

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. NIFA administers the ORG program by determining priorities in U.S. agriculture through Agency stakeholder input processes in consultation with the NAREEEAB. ORG will continue to prioritize environmental services provided by organic farming systems in the area of soil conservation, pollinator health, and climate change mitigation, including greenhouse gases (GHG), as well as the development of educational tools for Cooperative Extension personnel and other agricultural professionals who advise producers on organic practices, and development of cultural practices and other allowable alternatives to substances recommended for removal from the National Organic Program’s National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. It is expected that all projects will integrate research, education and extension activities, as appropriate to project goals, although some projects may be weighted more heavily than others in one or more of these areas. However, all proposals should have activities and impact in research and at least one of the other areas: education and extension.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

NIFA Help Desk <br/>Phone: 202-401-5048 <br/>Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays

Key Dates

Posted November 21, 2019
Close Date February 27, 2020
Archive Date March 28, 2020
Last Updated November 21, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program – Organic Transitions", offered by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. It is associated with CFDA program 10.303. 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 organi...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on February 27, 2020. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $500,000. Total estimated funding: $5,800,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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