Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative - OREI Research Projects with Extension and/or Education Components
The purpose of this program is to fund high priority integrated projects that will enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic standards to grow and market high quality organic agricultural products and to increase resilience in American farming systems.
Award Range
$50,000 - $3,500,000
Total Program Funding
$65,000,000
Number of Awards
26
Matching Requirement
Yes - Match Required.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Applicants may include U.S. citizens, public and private academic institutions, nonprofits, for-profits, federal agencies, and research organizations. Subcontracting with non-eligible entities is permitted when necessary.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
March 11, 2026
Application Closes
May 14, 2026
Grantor
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Electronic Research Administration)
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