At a glance
Moderate Complexity
This grant is designed to support projects that help organic farmers and processors improve their ability to produce and sell high-quality organic products. It also aims to make American farming systems more resilient. The program focuses on integrated projects that include research, extension, or education components.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations or entities that are involved in organic agriculture and have already adopted organic standards. These could include research institutions, universities, or other organizations that can conduct projects with a focus on research, education, or extension in organic farming.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not adopting organic standards
- Lack of integrated project components (research, extension, education)
- Inability to meet cost-sharing/matching requirements
What You May Need
- Proof of adoption of organic standards
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Organizational information and credentials
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Research and extension plan
- Education component outline
- Past performance documentation if applicable
Cautions
- Cost-sharing is required, so ensure you have matching funds or resources.
- Projects must be integrated, meaning they should include more than one component (research, extension, education).
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