Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) supports the development of new and expanded organic markets by providing additional resources and certainty for businesses transitioning to organic or initiating new organic production and processing capacity. By investing in certified organic, expanding capacity for aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, distribution, or consumer markets, the anticipated increase in market activity will both address demand for domestically produced agricultural products and the critical need for additional market paths identified by domestic organic producers.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
Beneficiaries
- Other
Local, Public nonprofit institution/organization, Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, Individual/Family, Minority group, Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans), Small business, Profit organization, Private nonprofit institution/organization, Anyone/general public, Native American Organizations, Farmer/Rancher/Agriculture Producer, Small Business Person, Consumer, Black, American Indian, Spanish Origin, Asian, Other Non-White, Migrant, U.S. Citizen, Refugee/Alien, Women, School, Moderate Income, Low Income, Major Metropolis (over 250,000), Other Urban, Suburban, Rural
How to Apply
Award Procedure
AMS outlines the application requirements and merit review process in each grant program’s request for applications. Applicants are required to use the request for applications to apply for grant funds. After the application deadline has passed, applications will be reviewed and scored against the benchmarks for high-quality proposals described in the request for applications.
Decision Timeline
- Appeal: From 1 to 15 days
Program details & compliance
Description
This program provide funds to certified and transitioning organic producers and handlers to expand markets, supply chain infrastructure, and product development of domestically produced agricultural products.
Mission Categories
Primary: Production and Operation
Other categories:
Marketing Opportunities
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds should be use to 1) Increase of domestic organic supply chain capacity for producers, handlers, suppliers, and processors; Facilitate market development for domestically produced organic food products; Expand capacity for processing, aggregation, and distribution of agricultural products to create more and better markets for producers; Modernize manufacturing, tracking, storage, and information technology systems, such as process control or organic ingredient tracking systems; Improve the capacity of entities to comply with regulatory requirements or quality standards required to access markets, such as food safety and organic certification; and Market and promotional activities that help build commercial markets for U.S. organic agricultural products and commodities.
Required Documentation
A grant agreement is entered between the AMS and the eligible entity that submits an application and is selected. OMB Guidance for Grants Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards at 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 400 applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E – Cost Principles applies to this program.
Matching Requirements
Recipients are required to provide 50% of project costs. For underserved farmers and ranchers, or for other businesses that qualify under SBA categories of Small disadvantaged business, Women-owned small business, or veteran-owned small business, the required match funding contribution or cost share must provide 25% of the project costs.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements