Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA ICGP 010290
The Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program - Organic Transitions (ORG) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to help organic agriculture and producers transitioning into organic become more competitive. The program is designed to move beyond isolated research projects by supporting efforts that blend research with real-world producer support and education. In practice, ORG aims to generate usable knowledge, turn that knowledge into practical guidance and training, and then deliver it through extension and educational channels so farmers, ranchers, and advisors can apply it in the field.
A central focus of ORG is the environmental value that organic farming systems can deliver, particularly around soil conservation, pollinator health, and climate change mitigation. That includes work related to greenhouse gases (GHG) and other climate-related outcomes, with an emphasis on farming approaches that can reduce impacts while keeping organic operations economically viable. The program also places importance on strengthening the ability of Cooperative Extension personnel and other agricultural professionals to advise producers on organic practices. That means applicants are expected to think not only about new findings, but also about toolkits, decision aids, training curricula, and other educational products that can be used by the people who support producers day to day.
ORG also supports the development of cultural practices and other allowable alternatives to materials that may be recommended for removal from the National Organic Program (NOP) National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. This priority reflects a practical need in organic production: when certain inputs face tighter restrictions or removal, producers need viable, compliant alternatives that still manage pests, diseases, weeds, soil fertility, and livestock health effectively. Projects that help replace reliance on at-risk inputs with management-based strategies, biological controls, or other compliant solutions fit squarely within the program's intent.
Project design is expected to be integrated. While proposals can lean more heavily toward research, education, or extension depending on the goals, every project should include research plus at least one of the other two components (education and/or extension). In other words, ORG is looking for proposals that create new or improved knowledge and also ensure that knowledge is taught, demonstrated, and adopted. Successful projects typically connect scientists, extension educators, and producers, and they often include on-farm trials, demonstrations, outreach events, and training materials that are relevant to organic and transitioning operations.
Eligibility is limited to specific institution types. Applications may be submitted only by colleges and universities as defined in 7 U.S.C. 3103, as well as 1994 Institutions and Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities. While only these entities can apply as lead applicants, award recipients are allowed to subcontract with organizations that are not eligible to apply, as long as those partners are necessary to carry out the project. The solicitation emphasizes that eligibility requirements must be met by the application deadline; missing an eligibility criterion can result in the application being excluded from consideration or prevent NIFA from making an award even if the proposal is reviewed.
From the funding details provided, this opportunity is offered as a grant under CFDA 10.303, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000 and an expectation of around 12 awards. The funding opportunity number is USDA NIFA ICGP 010290. The original closing date listed for applications was March 7, 2024, and the opportunity was created on November 24, 2023. NIFA notes that applicants who are newer to federal financial assistance are encouraged to review NIFA's Grants Overview resources to better understand how federal awards work and what is typically required in competitive submissions.
Overall, ORG is aimed at accelerating practical, science-based organic solutions that producers and advisors can actually use, while also strengthening the broader support system around organic agriculture through coordinated research, education, and extension work.Apply for USDA NIFA ICGP 010290
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program – Organic Transitions" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.303.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-11-24.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-03-07. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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