Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative
The OREI seeks to solve critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems through the integration of research, education, 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, education and outreach that assist farmers and ranchers with whole farm planning by delivering practical research-based information. 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.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 06/07/2014 (Archived.)
Program Number
USDA-NIFA-ICGP-004510
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant 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).
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
05/08/2014
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048
Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
Website Address
http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/OREI.html
E-mail Address
electronic@nifa.usda.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$20,000,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards range from $50,000.00 to $2,000,000.00
