Note: Unfortunately, we do not know at this time for the 2024/2025 Organic Certified Cost Share Program (OCCSP). USDA provides the OCCSP grant, and we are waiting for their direction and announcements.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has provided funds from the National Farm Bill to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to be distributed to operations that have been certified organic by a USDA accredited certifier. This program is intended to help offset costs of obtaining organic certification.
The applicant must submit the application form(s) along with a copy(s) of certification and copy(s) of the associated expenses required to obtain and/or maintain certification and the completed form STD 204 within the allotted time frame (see application requirements in the Cost Share Letter). Cost share applications are paid on a first come first served basis.
Cost Share Application Packet
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Resources
For more information on requirements for organic processors, visit the CDPH Food and Drug Branch Organic Food Processors website.
