At a glance
Moderate Complexity
The Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) is a grant program designed to support projects that help organic farmers and processors improve their operations. This could involve research, education, or extension activities that help them grow and sell better organic products and make their farming systems more resilient. The funding available ranges from $50,000 to $3.5 million, with a total of $65 million available for the program.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations or entities that are involved in organic agriculture and have already adopted organic standards. This could include research institutions, universities, or other organizations that can carry out projects to support organic farmers and processors.
More details
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not adhering to organic standards
- Lack of integrated project components (research, extension, or education)
- Failure to provide required cost-sharing or matching funds
- Incomplete or late application submission
- Proposing projects outside the scope of organic agriculture
What You May Need
- Proof of adherence to organic standards
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Organizational background and capability statement
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Timeline for project implementation
- Documentation of previous relevant work or experience
- Compliance with federal regulations
- Completed application forms
- Evidence of matching funds