Resource Details
Business
Organic Certification Cost Share Program
The Organic Certification Cost Share Program helps organic farmers and processors pay for their organic certification. Funding comes from the federal government, and the program is administered through DATCP. Organic farms and companies that sell, process, or package certified organic agricultural products are eligible to receive 75% of certification-related costs incurred, with a maximum of $750 for each scope if the following criteria is met: received initial or continuation/renewal of certification, or is in the process of becoming certified organic to USDA National Organic Program (NOP) standards, and the certified operation is located in Wisconsin. The reimbursable certification cost must be receipted by the certifying agency during the period of October 1 of the previous year through September 30 of the current year. This can include any certification-related expenses paid to the certifying agency including inspection and user fees. Late fees, membership dues, and penalties are not eligible for reimbursement. Applications should be submitted by October 31 of the current year to guarantee reimbursement. To apply, fill out the current Organic Certification Cost Share Program application and return it to DATCP Organic Cost Share Program by mail or email to the contact listed on the application. New applicants must also return a completed W-9 and New Supplier Form with their application. If you are certified in more than one scope, you are eligible for up to $750 for each category. The four scopes and categories include: Crops, Livestock, Wild Crops, and Handler.
Eligibility
Eligible farmers and processors may receive rebates for 75% of their certification costs, up to a maximum of $750.00 per certification scope. If you are certified in more than one scope (e.g. Crops, Livestock, Wild Crop, or Handler), then you are eligible for up to $750.00 for each scope. Reimbursable certification costs must be receipted by the certifying agency during the period of October 1 of the previous year through September 30 of the current year. This can include any certification-related expenses paid to the certifying agency, such as inspection fees and user fees. Late fees or other penalties or membership fees are not eligible for reimbursement.
Top Benefits
- The program helps organic farmers and processors pay for organic certification.
- Funding comes from the federal government and the program is administered through DATCP.
Related Resources
USDT New Markets Tax Credit Program
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Business, Education & Schools, Health & Mental Health
The NMTC Program attracts private capital into low-income communities by permitting individual and corporate investors to receive a tax credit against their federal income tax in exchange for making equity investments in specialized financial intermediaries.
EPA Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grants
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Business, Sustainability, Workforce
Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grants provide funding for a grant recipient to capitalize a revolving loan fund and to provide loans and subgrants to carry out cleanup activities at brownfield sites.