Micro Grants
OCIA Research & EducationOrganic Micro Grant Program
The Organic Micro Grants Program supports small-scale, high-impact projects that advance organic agriculture and benefit multiple producers, processors, and/or consumers. Funding is intended to encourage innovation, education, and practical research that can be replicated and shared across regions.
Projects must clearly support organic agriculture and align with OCIA R&E’s mission.
Typical award amounts range from $500 to $3,000. Projects must be completed within one year of approval. A progress report is due at the mid-point and a final report is required upon completion. Final reports should not exceed two (2) pages.
Apply for a Micro Grant
Submit a completed Organic Micro Grant Application. Applications are reviewed every year by the Board of Directors. Please submit your completed application to abrewster@ocia.org.
Distribution of Funds
Grant money (75%) is released upon acceptance of a proposal. Remainder of money (25%) is released once a final report is submitted.
Final Reports
- Unadilla Community Farm 2022 Final Report
- Buckwheat Variety Trials 2021 Final Report
- I Will Mentorship Foundation 2021 Final Report
- Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance 2021 Final Report
- Rocky Mountain Seed 2021 Alliance Power Point
- Kirsten Bevandick – 2021 Final Report
- Buckwheat Variety Trials 2020 Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSjnYFbRjZs
- Buckwheat Variety Trials 2020 Final Report
- Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance 2019 Final Report
- Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance 2019 Seed School Flyer
- ORIS 2018 Final Report
- Koehler – Cole 2018 Final Report
- Tomato Grafting 2017 Final Report
- Natural Beekeeping 2017 Final Report
- Transitioning Workshop 2017 Final Report
- Weed Control in Organic Soybeans 2017 Final Report
- Natural Beekeeping PowerPoint 2017 Final Report
- Transitioning Workshop Agenda 2017 Final Report