Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP)

OCCSP provides cost share assistance to producers and handlers of agricultural products who are obtaining or renewing their certification under the National Organic Program (NOP). Certified operations may receive up to 50 percent of their certification costs paid during the program year, not to exceed $500 per certification scope.

Certified organic producers and handlers who have paid certification fees may apply for reimbursement of the incurred costs.

Organic certification cost share funds are only available to certified organic producers and handlers. Certification must be provided by a USDA-accredited certifying agent. If your operation is not currently certified organic and you would like to learn more about the certification process, please visit www.fsa.usda.gov/organic.

Certified operations may receive up to 50 percent of their certification costs paid during the program year, not to exceed $500 per certification scope.

Producers and handlers may submit the OCCSP application below to their local FSA county office.

• Organic Certification Cost Share Program Fact Sheet

• View the News Release USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification (August 17, 2021)