Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program - Organic Transitions (ORG)
The overall 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. In FY 2011, ORG will focus on environmental services provided by organic farming systems that support soil conservation and contribute to climate change mitigation. Practices and systems to be addressed include those associated with organic crops, organic animal production (including dairy), and organic systems integrating plant and animal production.
Special Notation
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Who Is Eligible to Apply
1862 Land-Grant Institutions
1890 Land-Grant Institutions
1994 Land-Grant Institutions
Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Other or Additional Information (See below)
Private Institutions of Higher Ed
State Controlled Institutions of Higher Ed
More Information on Eligibility
Colleges and universities [Section 1404 of NARETPA was amended by section 7101 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA) to define Hispanic-serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs), and to include research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities.] Please see the RFA (Part III, B. and Part VIII, E. for more information).
Request for Application (RFA) | Apply: Electronic | Abstracts of Funded Projects
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Solicitation Date (Opening) |
May 24, 2011
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| Letter of Intent Due Date |
None
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Due Date (Closing)
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June 30, 2011 |
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Estimated Total Program Funding
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$3,750,000.00 |
| Range of Awards |
$0.00 to $750,000.00
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| Percent of Applications Funded Last Fiscal Year |
47% |
| Cost Sharing Requirements |
If benefits are commodity-specific, dollar-for-dollar match required. See RFA for details. |
| For More Information Contact |
Mary Monnig Peet
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| Funding Opportunity Number |
USDA-NIFA-ICGP-003448 |
| CFDA Number |
10.303 INTEGRATED PROGRAMS |
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