Cost Share Application
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).
Cost share applications are paid on a first come first served basis
Cost Share applications are now being accepted. For printable forms and additional information click below
Click here for printable forms and for more information.