agriculture · USDA-NIFA

Open Data Framework

National Institute of Food and Agriculture · USDA-NIFA-OTHER-011816

Closed

Award Range

$923.325K – $923.325K

Total Program Funding

$923.325K

Expected Awards

Deadline

June 26, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Open Data Framework. National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The purpose of ODF, under assistance listing 10.233, is to build frameworks to create neutral and secure data repositories and cooperatives where producers, universities and nonprofit entities can store and share data in ways that will foster agricultural innovation, support technological... $923,325-$923,325 per award; $923,325 total program funding; ~1 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Eligibility Requirements Applicants for the ODF must meet all the requirements discussed in this NOFO
•Deadline: 2026-06-26

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High-value award — invest significantly in proposal quality. Consider hiring a grant writer.

Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

The purpose of ODF, under assistance listing 10.233, is to build frameworks to create neutral and secure data repositories and cooperatives where producers, universities and nonprofit entities can store and share data in ways that will foster agricultural innovation, support technological progress, profitability, and increase production efﬁciencies. The program prioritizes frameworks that address farm and ranch profitability, new markets and uses for agricultural products, invasive species, soil health to regenerate long-term productivity, or improving human health through precision nutrient and food quality.

Attachments

PDF

FY2026-Open-Data-Framework-NOFO

FY26-ODF-NOFO-P.pdf

Who Can Apply

Eligibility Requirements Applicants for the ODF must meet all the requirements discussed in this NOFO. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to federal financial assistance, NIFA’s About Grants provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the federal awards process. Applications will only be accepted from organizations, not from individuals. Organizations may include state agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, research institutions and organizations, private organizations, foundations or corporations, federal agencies, National laboratories.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $923.325K
Maximum Award: $923.325K
Total Program Funding: $923.325K
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: April 27, 2026

Application Deadline: June 26, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

NIFA Support Email grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays

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