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agriculture · USDA-NIFA

Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program – Organic Transitions

National Institute of Food and Agriculture · USDA-NIFA-ICGP-011901

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Award Range

$20K – $1.0M

Total Program Funding

$7.5M

Expected Awards

8

Deadline

July 13, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

USDA/NIFA IREEC funds 8 grants (up to $1M each) integrating research, education, AND extension on food/agricultural challenges. Requires cost-sharing.

Who Should Apply

Land-grant universities with all three functions: research, teaching, and extension.

Who Should NOT Apply

Research-only or extension-only programs.

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • •Must integrate all three land-grant functions
  • •8 awards up to $1M
  • •Cost-sharing required

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Key is INTEGRATED — not parallel projects. One ag challenge, three coordinated approaches feeding into each other.

Competitiveness: Moderate-high — requires genuine tri-function integration.

What This Grant Funds

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.


Attachments

PDF

FY2026 - Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program – Organic Transitions - NOFO

FY26-ORG-NOFO-P.pdf

Who Can Apply

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.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$20K
Maximum Award
$1.0M
Total Program Funding
$7.5M
Expected Number of Awards
8
Cost Sharing Required?
Yes
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 12, 2026
Application Deadline: July 13, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

NIFA Support Email grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays

grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov

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