Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative

Background
The Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) seeks to solve critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems through the integration of research, education, and extension activities. The purpose of this program is to fund projects that will enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic standards to grow and market high quality organic agricultural products. Priority concerns include biological, physical, and social sciences, including economics.

Grant Details
NIFA requests applications for the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) for fiscal year (FY) 2023 to solve critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems through the integration of research, education, and extension. The OREI funds research, education, and extension programs that enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic standards to grow and market high quality organic agricultural products. The amount available for OREI in FY 2023 is approximately $44,000,000.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants for the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Applications may only be submitted by state agricultural experiment stations; colleges and universities; university research foundations; other research institutions and organizations; federal agencies; national laboratories; private organizations, foundations, or corporations; individuals who are United States citizens or nationals; or a group consisting of two or more of the entities described.

Period of Performance
The grant duration is 12-48 months.

Grant Value
The average award range is $5,000 - $3,500,000.