Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program - Organic Transitions
This grant funds research, education, and outreach projects that help U.S. farmers and ranchers improve and adopt organic production practices.
Funder: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates: July 13, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $20,000–$1,000,000 per award | ~8 awards | Total program funding: $7,500,000 | Project duration: 2–4 years
Summary: Supports integrated research, education, and extension projects to improve the competitiveness of U.S. organic livestock and crop producers and those transitioning to organic practices.
Key Information: Dollar-for-dollar matching required unless waived; applicants must be colleges or universities.
Description
This program funds integrated projects that advance organic agriculture in the United States by supporting research, extension, and higher education activities. The goal is to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of organic livestock and crop producers, as well as those adopting organic practices. Projects are expected to address stakeholder needs, enhance the adoption of organic methods, and contribute to the development of metrics, models, and technologies for organic systems. Applications must combine at least two of the three functions—research, education, and extension—although single-function projects with strong justification may be considered.
