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Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI)

Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative

Supports organic agriculture through research, education, and extension grants that strengthen resilient farm systems and marketing.

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About

The Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative, administered by USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, funds high-priority integrated projects that enhance the ability of organic producers and processors to improve production practices, marketing, and farm system resilience. The program is funded annually under the Farm Bill and is one of the few NIFA competitive programs wi…

What this grant funds

Integrated research, education, and extension grants for organic agriculture production, marketing, and farm system resilience, requiring 100% non-federal cost-share matching.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.100%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$66M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.nifa.usda.gov