Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative - OREI Planning Projects for Assistance in Development of Future OREI Proposals Requiring Multi-regional or Regional Coordination
This grant funds projects to help organic producers and processors improve product quality, marketability, and farm resilience through coordinated regional planning efforts.
Funder: Electronic Research Administration (USDA-NIFA-ERA)
Due Dates: May 14, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$50,000 per award; total program funding estimated at $550,000; approx. 11 awards
Summary: Supports planning projects to develop future multi-regional or regional proposals that enhance organic agriculture research, extension, and resilience.
Key Information: Matching/cost sharing is required.
Description
This grant opportunity funds planning projects under the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI). The goal is to support high-priority integrated projects that help producers and processors—already certified under organic standards—to improve the production and marketing of organic agricultural products and increase the resilience of U.S. farming systems. The specific focus is on assisting in the development of future OREI proposals that require multi-regional or regional coordination.
