Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP)
USDA FSA
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Funding Amount
Up to 75% of certification costs, max $750 per scope
Deadline
December 31, 2026
Apply by December 31, 2026 for both the 2025 and 2026 program years. OCCSP pays up to 75 percent of certification costs, up to $750 per scope, first-come, first-served until funds run out.
Last checked September 24, 2026 against the official source.
About This Program
Reimburses organic certification costs for certified organic operations. Up to $750 per scope of certification.
Who's Eligible
- ✓ Certified organic producers
- ✓ Handlers
Get reminded about this deadline
We'll email you once, about two weeks before this program's next deadline, plus one email a month with the deadlines for your state.