Reimburses a share of the cost of organic certification for crop, wild crop, livestock, and handling operations. Straightforward paperwork — bring your certification invoice to FSA.
- Typical award
- Reimburses a portion of certification costs, capped per certification scope
- Deadline
- Oct 31, 2026 (annual application deadline)
- Type of support
- Funding / grants · Certification & compliance
- Who can apply
- Individual producer, Non-profit, Tribal, Beginning / underserved
- Fits these operations
- Vegetables & produce, Cut flowers, Orchard & fruit, Mixed / diversified, Value-added & food business, Urban farm
The eligibility and application details below are general guidance for this kind of program, not text copied from the funder. The facts above — who runs it, how much, and when it closes — are hand-checked. Always confirm specifics on the official page.
Am I eligible?
- Open nationwide — check for state-level ranking or set-asides
- Individual farmers, ranchers, and farm businesses may apply
- Non-profits, co-ops, and community organizations may apply
- Tribes, tribal producers, and tribal enterprises are eligible
- Beginning, veteran, and historically underserved producers are prioritized
- Active SAM.gov registration and UEI number required before award
- Must be in compliance with USDA/federal program rules (AGI limits, conservation compliance)
- You pay up front and are reimbursed after the practice is verified
- Work generally cannot start before the agreement is signed
How to apply
- 1Read the current program page or notice of funding to confirm this cycle's rules
- 2Contact USDA Farm Service Agency before writing — most funders will tell you if you are a fit
- 3Register in SAM.gov and get a UEI (this can take 2–4 weeks — start early)
- 4Draft the narrative, budget, and any required letters of support
- 5Submit before the posted deadline; late applications are not accepted
- 6Sign the award agreement and track spending for reporting
What you'll need
- Farm or business name, address, and tax ID / EIN
- SAM.gov UEI number and active registration
- Project description and itemized budget
- Maps, photos, or quotes for anything you plan to build or buy
- Proof of land ownership or a lease covering the project period
- Organizational documents (501(c)(3) letter, board list) if applying as a non-profit
Timeline & contact
Expect 2–6 months from deadline to award notice, plus contracting time
Get help: USDA Farm Service Agency — your local USDA Service Center or state office can walk you through it
Ready to apply?
Applications go through USDA Farm Service Agency, not through this site. Open the official page below for eligibility rules, forms, and contacts. For federal programs it's worth calling your local USDA Service Center or Cooperative Extension office first — they help with paperwork for free and know what your county actually funds.
This listing was last hand-checked August 2026.