Reimbursement
Organic Certification Cost Share Program
USDA Farm Service Agency
What you can get
Up to 75% of certification costs paid during the program year, not to exceed $750 per certification scope (crops, wild crops, livestock, processing/handling, and state organic program fees).
- Readiness
- Local office first
- Who can apply
- producer, certified organic handlers
- Coverage
- Available nationwide
- Deadline & timing
- Due December 31, 2026. Applications for the 2025 and 2026 program years are due December 31, 2026. Apply at your local USDA Service Center, or through your state agriculture department where the state administers OCCSP.
organic transition
Optional expert service · $249
Turn program research into an application package.
An eligibility screen for one farm, a shortlist of up to three relevant programs, and draft practice justifications and a document checklist for one selected application. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.
Last verified Sep 14, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.