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Program status listed as Closed on CDFA OARS portal. Four awardees were selected in November 2023. The original URL redirected to https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oars/otp/.
"Organic Transition Pilot Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Organic Transition Pilot Program is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). This program funds assistance for farmers and ranchers in California who are transitioning land to organic certification. It provides direct financial assistance for eligible expenditures and improves access to knowledge and technical assistance, including business planning.
The program aims to serve a pool of farmers and ranchers who are at least 50% Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers (SDFRs).
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3. Organic Transition Pilot Program ## What is the Organic Transition Pilot Program? The Organic Transition Pilot Program was created by the Budget Act of 2022, and is supported with $10 million in allocations from the Budget Acts of 2022 and 2023.
The purpose is to provide support to farmers and ranchers who prepare land for organic certification. The program is designed as a block grant to be administered through organizations that demonstrate the expertise and partnerships needed to accomplish the program’s objectives.
These objectives include disbursal of financial assistance , technical assistance, project follow-up, application assistance, business planning, and translation services. The Pilot has a strong emphasis on equity, where at least 50% of beneficiaries should be Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers. As such, it seeks to support diverse farmers and ranchers in their transition to organic production.
The Organic Transition Pilot Program is aligned with the suite of Climate Smart Agriculture incentive programs administered by CDFA’s Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability. It also aligns with a Recommendation in California’s Climate Change Scoping Plan Update of 2022, the state’s roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, to expand organic acreage in California.
Financial assistance disbursed to farmers and ranchers can be spent on a wide range of eligible costs for transitioning acres to organic farming, and a field-preparation award can help to build soils for successful organic production.
Four Projects Selected for Award CDFA has selected four organizations for award of funding for the Organic Transition Pilot Program * Projects Selected for an Award – November 2023 Once project grant agreements are executed, contact information will be posted for the awarded organizations so that producers interested in obtaining assistance in organic transition can reach out to the organization serving their region.
## Who can I contact for more information? If you have questions about the Organic Transition Pilot Program, please email cdfa. oefi_otp@cdfa.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs), University of California, California Community Colleges, or California State Universities, and California Native American Tribes. Awardees will outreach and select commercial farmers and ranchers to receive assistance, provide on-farm technical assistance, coordinate business planning assistance, and disburse financial assistance to farmers and ranchers. Farmers/Ranchers must be farming/ranching in California, 18 years or older, currently practice or will practice regenerative organic production methods, have stable land tenure, have a business/marketing plan or be in the process of completing one, submit financial documentation, have a minimum of five years of agricultural production experience, and at least two years of running or owning a farming/ranching business. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,500,000 (Direct financial assistance to farmers/ranchers must be at least 70% of award). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 27, 2024, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Organic Transition Pilot Program is funded by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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