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Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). 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 their products. This aligns with sustainable agriculture practices through its focus on organic systems.
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Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative | NIFA The lifecycle of grants and cooperative agreements consists of four phases: Pre-Award, Award, Post-Award, and Close Out. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is committed to serving its stakeholders, Congress, and the public by using new technologies to advance greater openness.
The Data Gateway enables users to find funding data, metrics, and information about research, education, and Extension projects that have received grant awards from NIFA. This website houses a large volume of supporting materials. In this section, you can search the wide range of documents, videos, and other resources.
Veterinary Services Grant Program Technical Assistance Webinar NIFA staff will hold a Technical Assistance Webinar to discuss the Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP) Notice of Funding Opportunity. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture provides leadership and funding for programs that advance agriculture-related sciences.
Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative 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. In FY26, OREI has posted three separate Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs).
Dates may vary. Please see NOFO for exact details. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access information related to this grant opportunity, please contact the Information Contact listed on this page no later than ten (10) days before the closing date.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for the webinar or event related to this grant opportunity, please contact the event host. NIFA offers language access services, such as interpretation and translation of vital information, free of charge. If you need interpretation or translation services, please visit NIFA Language Access Services and request service no later than ten (10) days before the closing date.
Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) Program 1862 Land-grant Institutions 1890 Land-grant Institutions 1994 Land-grant Institutions For-profit Organizations Other Than Small Businesses Other or Additional Information (See below) State Agricultural Experiment Stations State Controlled Institutions of Higher Ed More Information on Eligibility The following entities are eligible: State agricultural experiment stations; colleges and universities; university research foundations; other research institutions and organizations; private organizations or corporations; individuals who are United States citizens or nationals; or any group consisting of 2 or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (1) through (8).
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gov Funding Opportunity Number USDA-NIFA-D113A-32357; USDA-NIFA-D113A-32481; USDA-NIFA-D113A-32483 Assistance Listing Number Estimated Total Program Funding Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement Percent of Applications Funded OREI Planning Projects for Assistance in Development of Future OREI Proposals R… OREI Research Projects with Extension and/or Education Components Page last updated: March 12, 2026 Your feedback is important to us.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: State agricultural experiment stations; colleges and universities; university research foundations; other research institutions and organizations; Federal agencies; national laboratories; private organizations or corporations; individuals who are U.S. citizens or nationals; or any group of 2 or more such entities. Includes 1862, 1890, 1994 land-grant institutions, for-profit organizations, state controlled institutions of higher ed. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $5,000 - $3,500,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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