USDA's USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture has released a new Request for Applications for their Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program- Organic Transitions.
Summary: The goal of the Organic Transitions Program (ORG) is to support the development and implementation of research, extension and higher education programs to improve the competitiveness of organic livestock and crop producers, as well as those who are adopting organic practices. ORG will prioritize environmental services provided by organic farming systems in the area of soil conservation, pollinator health, and climate change mitigation, including greenhouse gases (GHG), as well as the development of educational tools for Cooperative Extension personnel and other agricultural professionals who advise producers on organic practices, and development of cultural practices and other allowable alternatives to substances recommended for removal from the National Organic Program’s National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances.
Deadline: March 6, 2025, 2pm PT
Budget: Awards will range from $5,000 to $1,000,000.
For more information, please see the program page linked above and review the full request for applications.