Organic Certification Cost Share Program
Organic Certification Cost Share Program supports Kansas organic producers and handlers by reimbursing certification expenses to help them obtain or renew National Organic Program certification.
This grant was recently updated
County USDA FSA offices are accepting applications until December 31, 2026, and KDA now encourages eligible producers and handlers to apply there. KDA no longer anticipates accepting applications in the fall; when it will accept and process applications is now unknown.
Funder: Kansas Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: December 31, 2026 (County USDA FSA applications)
Funding Amounts: Up to 75% of eligible certification costs, capped at $750 per scope and $3,000 across four scopes
Summary: Reimburses Kansas organic producers and handlers for costs of obtaining or renewing National Organic Program certification.
Key Information: Apply through your county USDA FSA office; assistance may be received from either KDA or USDA FSA, not both.
Description
The Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) helps Kansas agricultural producers and handlers cover the costs of obtaining or renewing certification under the National Organic Program. The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) and USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) county offices administer this reimbursement assistance for certified organic operations. Support covers four certification scopes: crops, livestock, wild crop, and processor/handler.
The program focuses on certification expenses rather than equipment, materials, or supplies. Eligible expenses include application and inspection fees, inspector travel and per diem, user fees, sales assessments, postage, and fees associated with equivalency agreements or arrangements. Due to delays, the 2025 and 2026 programs are running simultaneously, with KDA directing eligible producers and handlers to county FSA offices.
