Open Data Framework (ODF) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The purpose of this program is to build frameworks for neutral and secure data repositories and cooperatives where producers, universities, and nonprofit entities can store and share data.

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gov Maintenance Calendar View similar opportunities Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:USDA-NIFA-OTHER-011816 Funding Opportunity Title:Open Data Framework Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Agriculture Expected Number of Awards:1 Assistance Listings:10.

233 -- Open Data Standards Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Apr 27, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications:Jun 26, 2026 Current Closing Date for Applications:Jun 26, 2026 Archive Date:Jul 26, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 923,325 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility: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. ## Additional Information Agency Name:National Institute of Food and Agriculture Description: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.

Link to Additional Information:Open Data Framework Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: NIFA Support Email grantapplicationquestions@usda. gov Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a. m.

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