Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative - OREI Workshop Projects
This grant supports projects that help organic farmers and processors improve production, marketing, and resilience in U.S. agriculture.
Funder: Electronic Research Administration (USDA NIFA)
Due Dates: May 14, 2026
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$75,000 per award; approx. $450,000 total program funding; ~6 awards expected
Summary: Supports high-priority integrated projects to help organic producers/processors enhance production, marketing, and resilience of organic agricultural products.
Key Information: Matching/cost sharing required
Description
This program funds high-priority integrated projects designed to enhance the capacity of organic producers and processors who have already adopted organic standards. The aim is to support the growth and marketing of high-quality organic agricultural products and to strengthen the resilience of American farming systems. Workshop Projects within the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) specifically support collaborative events, training, and knowledge-sharing activities that address critical needs in organic agriculture.
