Organic Certification Cost Share Programs

Objective

The objective of Organic Certification Cost Share Programs (OCCSP) is to provide cost share assistance to producers and handlers who are obtaining organic certification for the first time or renewing their previous certification.

Who Can Apply

• Unrestricted by Entity Type
• Unrestricted by Individual Type
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government

State Agencies are eligible to establish an agreement to administer the program within their State. To be eligible for cost share payments, a producer or handler must possess USDA organic certification at the time of application and have paid fees/expenses related to its initial certification or renewal of its certification from a certifying agent. FSA county offices accept applications directly from producers and handlers.

Who Benefits

The eligible certified producer/handler receives the OCCSP benefit.

Assistance Types

• Direct Payment with Unrestricted Use

Program Contact

Jenae.Prescott@usda.gov
(229) 850-0194