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The program reimburses producers and handlers for a portion of their paid certification costs. Once certified, organic producers and handlers are eligible to receive reimbursement for up to 75 percent of certification costs each year, up toa maximum of $750 per certification scope—crops, livestock, wild crops and handling. Additional scopes include transition certification and state program fees.  \nWHO IS ELIGIBLE?  \nCertified organic producers and handlers who have paid certification fees may apply for reimbursement of the incurred costs.  \nIS CERTIFICATION REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE?  \nYes. Organic certification cost share funds are only available to certified organic or certified transitional 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](please visit www.fsa.usda.gov/organic)[ ](please visit www.fsa.usda.gov/organic)[www.fsa.usda.gov/organic](please visit www.fsa.usda.gov/organic).  \nWHAT COSTS ARE REIMBURSABLE?  \nEligible costs include application fees, inspection costs, fees related to equivalency agreement/ arrangement requirements, travel/per diem for inspectors, user fees, sales assessments and postage.  \nWHAT COSTS ARE NOT REIMBURSABLE?  \nIneligible costs include equipment, materials, supplies, late fees, and inspections necessary to address National Organic Program regulatory violations.  \nWHAT IS THE MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT?  \nThe maximum per certification scope (crops, livestock, wild crops and handling) is $750. Transition and state certification reimbursements will be processed separately.  \nHOW DO I APPLY FOR REIMBURSEMENT?  \nYou may apply to a participating state agency according to their deadlines, or beginning March 20, 2017, you may apply directly to one of over 2,100 FSA offices. Applicants must typically submit a onepage application form, W-9 tax form (to participating state agencies), proof of certification and an itemized invoice of certification expenses.  \nFOR MORE INFORMATION  \nThis fact sheet is provided for informational purposes only; other eligible requirements may apply. For more information, [visit](visit www.fsa.usda.gov/organic)[ ](visit www.fsa.usda.gov/organic)[www.fsa.usda.gov/organic](visit www.fsa.usda.gov/organic) contact your local FSA county office. To find an office nearest you, visit [http://offices.usda.gov](http://offices.usda.gov).  \nIn accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.  \nPersons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 87","cbCaicdGLx6YaX7S","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicdGLx6YaX7S","pdf",238754,"English","# Introduction\n# Who Is Eligible?\n# Is Certification Required to Participate?\n# Reimbursable Costs\n# Non-Reimbursable Costs\n# Maximum Reimbursement Amount\n# How to Apply for Reimbursement\n# For More Information","[{\"question\":\"Who can apply for reimbursement under the Organic Certification Cost Share Program?\",\"answer\":\"Certified organic producers and handlers, as well as certified transitional producers and handlers, who have paid certification fees, may apply for reimbursement.\"},{\"question\":\"What certification costs are reimbursable and what are not?\",\"answer\":\"Reimbursable costs include application fees, inspection costs, certain equivalency-related fees, and some travel/per diem for inspectors, user fees, sales assessments, and postage. 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