Connecticut Organic Certification Cost Share Program
Connecticut Department of Agriculture
Closed October 15, 2021
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture is applying for the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program (NOCCSP) Grant from the USDA Farm Service Agency.
Through this grant, Connecticut certified organic growers and processors can be reimbursed part of the cost of receiving and maintaining organic certification. A list of certified organic growers and processors is available through USDA’s Organic INTEGRITY Database at https://organic.ams.usda.gov/integrity.
The program is administered on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted.
Terms
The amount reimbursed will be 50%, up to $500, of the certification cost paid between October 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021.
Application Instructions
Apply online at this link, and have the below documents ready:
A copy of your National Organic Program Certificate of Compliance (from accredited certifier)
A copy of your paid receipt/invoice for Organic Certification (from accredited certifier)
Completed W-9 Form & SP-26 Form
Applicants are required to use direct deposit for their reimbursement. Submit a blank voided check AND one of the following Vendor Direct Deposit ACH Forms:
Vendor Direct Deposit (ACH) Election Form - Individual (available here by hyperlink OR
Vendor Direct Deposit (ACH) Election Form – Company (available here by hyperlink)
to the Office of State Comptroller. If your business entity is an Individual/Sole Proprietor use the “Individual” form. Other business entities use the “Company” form.
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Details
Deadline
October 15, 2021
Organization
Financial Instrument
Cost Share, Grant
Maximum Award Amount
January 1, 500
Updated September 28, 2021
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