Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative - OREI Research Projects with Extension and/or Education Components
Last verified by NonDilute: 2026-04-29. Official notice and agency instructions control.
If you conduct organic agriculture research with a direct extension/education pathway to farmers, this $50K–$3.5M USDA program rewards integrated projects that drive real adoption.
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What this is
OREI funds research projects that must include extension and/or education components to support producers and processors already operating under organic standards. The focus is on practical solutions that enhance organic product quality, market access, and farming system resilience. This is a USDA competitive grants program with substantial funding available, but applicants must demonstrate both research rigor and a clear path to farmer adoption through extension or education outreach.
Who can apply
Eligibility varies by applicant type; see the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section in the full text. Generally, universities, USDA-recognized agricultural research entities, non-profits, and some state/local governments may apply. Projects must include both research and extension or education components targeting organic producers and processors already certified or transitioning to organic standards. U.S. focus required.
Eligible applicant types
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Full description — from the agency
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.
Topics: organic agriculture research · farm extension programs · sustainable farming systems · organic crop production · agricultural education · farmer resilience
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