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Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative - OREI Planning Projects for Assistance in Development of Future OREI Proposals Requiring Multi-regional or Regional Coordination

National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA · Opportunity number USDA-NIFA-D113A-32357

Details summarized from the official notice as of May 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of May 14, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberUSDA-NIFA-D113A-32357
AgencyNational Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA
Department of Agriculture
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)10.307
PostedMar 11, 2026
DeadlineMay 14, 2026
Award ceiling$50,000
Award floor$5,000
Expected number of awards11
Estimated total program funding$550,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredYes
Funding typeGrant
CategoryAgriculture
Last updated hereMay 15, 2026

Summary from the notice

The purpose of this program is to fund high priority integrated 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 and to increase resilience in American farming systems.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

Applications may only be submitted by the following entities:State Agricultural Experiment StationsColleges and universitiesUniversity research foundationsOther research institutions and organizationsFederal agenciesNational laboratoriesPrivate organizations, foundations, or corporationsIndividuals who are United States citizens or nationalsA group consisting of two or more of the entities described in items (1) through (8).Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project by an eligible entity.

Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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