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Closes Dec 31National

Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP)

From USDA Farm Service Agency

Amount
Up to $75075% of certification costs, up to $750 per certification scope
Deadline
Closes Dec 31, 202674 days left
Where
National
Match needed
No
Effort
QuickA short form.
Apply on fsa.usda.gov (opens in a new tab)

The link goes to fsa.usda.gov.

Certified organic producers and handlers who paid USDA organic certification fees to an accredited certifier (crops, wild crops, livestock, handling, state program fees). Closes Dec 31, 2026. 74 days left

Who can apply

  • Certified organic producers and handlers who paid USDA organic certification fees to an accredited certifier (crops, wild crops, livestock, handling, state program fees)

Agriculture and food

Can a small business win this?

Entitlement-style reimbursement: not competitive.

Before you apply

Dec 31, 2026 is the deadline for BOTH the 2025 and 2026 program years: claim two years at once.

Checked on fsa.usda.gov, Oct 18 (opens in a new tab)

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Common questions

How much is Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP)?

Up to $750. The full line is: 75% of certification costs, up to $750 per certification scope. Highest figure stored: $750.

When can I apply for Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP)?

The deadline on file is 2026-12-31. Check the official page before you apply. Dates move.

Who can apply for Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP)?

Certified organic producers and handlers who paid USDA organic certification fees to an accredited certifier (crops, wild crops, livestock, handling, state program fees).

Does Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) require matching funds?

No matching funds are required on the page we checked.

Where was Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) checked?

Checked on 2026-10-18 at https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/income-support/organic-certification-cost-share-program-occsp. The official page wins if we disagree.

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