The USDA is offering the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative grant to address key issues in organic agriculture by supporting integrated research and extension projects. This grant aims to assist organic producers and processors in improving the quality of their agricultural products, with a focus on various sciences and whole farm planning. Projects must provide practical production information and be conducted on certified organic land. Applicants should adhere to USDA’s organic production standards. The closing date for this grant is on Mar 09, 2009.
Opportunity ID: 44806
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-CSREES-ICGP-002012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| 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: | Jan 21, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 18, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 09, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 09, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 17, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $17,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Individuals Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following entities are eligible: 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. any group consisting of 2 or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (1) through (8). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | CSREES |
| 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 and ecosystem integration. 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 Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative RFA |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
CSREES Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET. Email:electronic@csrees.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 44806 Full Announcement-1 -> PAS-OREI_Final_RFAv jj1-16-08.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | CSREES Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET. Email: electronic@csrees.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.307 | PKG00010060 | Jan 16, 2009 | Mar 09, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
44806 RR_SF424-1.1.pdf
44806 RR_PerformanceSite-1.1.pdf
44806 CSREES_Supplemental_Info-1.0.pdf
44806 RR_KeyPersonExpanded-1.1.pdf
44806 RR_OtherProjectInfo-1.1.pdf
44806 RR_PersonalData-1.1.pdf
44806 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
44806 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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