Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program – Organic Transitions
- Posted
- June 12, 2026
- Closed
- 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 FY2025–FY2027, from public federal spending records.
- FY2025 obligated
- $10.4M
- FY2026 obligated
- $5.6M
- FY2027 (to date) obligated
- $0
- Awards in window
- 80
Top recipients: Mississippi State University, University of Wisconsin System, University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc., The Pennsylvania State University, Clemson University
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed October 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →
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.
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