Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program – Organic Transitions
- Posted
- June 12, 2026
- Closes
- July 13, 2026
- Award ceiling
- $1,000,000
- Award floor
- $20,000
- Program funding
- $7,500,000
- Expected awards
- 8
- Cost sharing
- Yes
- Instrument
- Grant
- Assistance listing
- 10.303
- Category
- Agriculture
- Archives
- August 12, 2026
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 10.303 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.
- FY2024 obligated
- $46.8M
- FY2025 obligated
- $10.4M
- FY2026 (to date) obligated
- $0
- Awards in window
- 118
Top recipients: The Pennsylvania State University, Regents of the University of Minnesota, Purdue University, University of Tennessee, University of Florida
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed August 2026
Synopsis
The overall goal of the ORG program, under assistance listing 10.303 is to support the development and implementation of research, extension, and higher education programs that improve the competitiveness of U.S. organic livestock and crop producers, as well as those adopting organic practices.
Who can apply
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Applications will only be accepted if submitted by colleges and universities, as defined in 7 U.S.C. 3103, 1994 Institutions, and Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply, provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project, and subject to NIFA approval.
How to apply
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