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2015: Certification Cost Share is Back

Submitted by Jane Sooby on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 11:51

Certification cost share is a program that reimburses organic operations 75% of eligible certification-related costs up to a maximum of $750 per certified scope. Certification cost share is now open in the state of California and will be in other states soon. CCOF is preparing helpful instruction documents and tools to help you navigate the cost share forms. Look for them by May 1!

2015: Cost Share - A Refund of Organic Certification Fees

Submitted by Laura Mathias on Mon, 05/04/2015 - 12:10

The National Organic Certification Cost Share Program is now open for 2015 applications!

This means that all certified organic entities in the United States are eligible to apply for a refund of 75% of their certification-related costs, including inspection fees, up to a maximum of $750 per certification or certified scope.

2016: Cost Share Organic Certification Fee Refund Application Period Still Open

Submitted by Laura Mathias on Mon, 07/18/2016 - 08:37

The National Organic Certification Cost Share Program is still open for 2016 applications, but only a few months remain to apply for funds. Through this program, eligible operations will be reimbursed up to 75% of their organic certification costs, not to exceed $750, for each NOP scope of organic certification. Any operation that is located within the United States and received organic certification between October 1, 2015 and September 30, 2016 may apply for reimbursement. The Cost Share application deadline is October 31, 2016.

2017: National Organic Coalition Issues Action Alert to Save Organic Cost Share

Submitted by Peter Nell on Mon, 12/18/2017 - 12:03

The National Organic Coalition (NOC) issued an action alert calling on organic advocates to urge their elected officials to support the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program (Cost Share) and the Agricultural Management Assistance Act (AMA).

CCOF highly encourages the organic community to rally in support of Cost Share and to follow the steps outlined in

2017: Update on Organic Certification Cost Share Program

Submitted by Guest Blogger on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 14:05

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) State Organic Program (SOP) is pleased to announce a federal funding opportunity of $12.5 million for eligible applicants under the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP). The SOP has applied to the Farm Service Agency (FSA) under the United States Department of Agriculture to assist in distribution of these funds.

Cost Share Organic Certification Fee Refund Application Period Still Open

Submitted by Laura Mathias on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 11:06

The National Organic Certification Cost Share Program is still open for 2017 applications, but only a few months remain to apply for funds. Through this program, eligible operations will be reimbursed up to 75% of their organic certification costs, not to exceed $750, for each NOP scope of organic certification. Eligible operations can also receive a refund of California State Organic Program registration fees. Any operation that is located within the United States and received organic certification between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017 may apply for reimbursement.

Cost Share Organic Certification Fee Refund Application Period Still Open

Submitted by Adrian Fischer on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 11:30

The National Organic Certification Cost Share Program is still open for 2019 applications, but only a few months remain to apply for funds. Through this program, eligible operations will be reimbursed up to 75% of their organic certification costs, not to exceed $750 for each NOP scope of organic certification. Eligible operations can also receive a refund of California State Organic Program registration fees. Any operation that is located within the United States and received organic certification between October 1, 2018 and September 30, 2019 may apply for reimbursement.

Cost Share Organic Certification Fee Refund Application Period Still Open

Submitted by Laura Mathias on Mon, 07/06/2015 - 11:34

The National Organic Certification Cost Share Program is still open for 2015 applications, but only a few months remain to apply for funds. Through this program, eligible operations will be reimbursed up to 75% of their organic certification costs, not to exceed $750, for each NOP scope of organic certification. Any operation that is located within the United States and received organic certification between October 1, 2014 and September 30, 2015 may apply for reimbursement. The Cost Share application deadline is October 31, 2015.

Federal Funds Available to Help Pay for Organic Certification Fees

Submitted by Guest Blogger on Tue, 07/05/2016 - 12:02

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced the availability of $2,180,870 for organic certification assistance to organic operations in California. Funds from the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program are available through CDFA’s State Organic Program (SOP) to help more organic operations succeed and take advantage of economic opportunities in this growing market.

Last Chance to Apply for Your Cost Share Refund

Submitted by Adrian Fischer on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 09:55

The application deadline for the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program is fast approaching!

Any operation that is located within the United States and received organic certification between October 1, 2018 and September 30, 2019 may apply for reimbursement by October 31, 2019.

All certified organic entities in the United States are eligible to apply for a refund of 75% of their certification-related costs, including inspection fees, up to a maximum of $750 per scope of organic certification.

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2015: Certification Cost Share is Back

2015: Cost Share - A Refund of Organic Certification Fees

2016: Cost Share Organic Certification Fee Refund Application Period Still Open

2017: National Organic Coalition Issues Action Alert to Save Organic Cost Share

2017: Update on Organic Certification Cost Share Program

Cost Share Organic Certification Fee Refund Application Period Still Open

Cost Share Organic Certification Fee Refund Application Period Still Open

Cost Share Organic Certification Fee Refund Application Period Still Open

Federal Funds Available to Help Pay for Organic Certification Fees

Last Chance to Apply for Your Cost Share Refund

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