Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative - OREI Research Projects with Extension and/or Education Components

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. Program Details National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA is a federal agency that offers the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative - OREI Research Projects with Extension and/or Education Components grant program to support arts and cultural programs and disaster recovery. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs and disaster recovery should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $50K – $3.5M. Applications are due by May 14, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports arts and cultural programs and disaster recovery. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 111, 112, 541712, 115. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Funded by USDA-NIFA

Award details

Award range: $50K – $3.5M. Applications close on May 14, 2026.

Categories

Arts Culture · Disaster Recovery