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Open Data Framework Program is sponsored by National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), USDA. This program aims to build frameworks for neutral and secure data repositories and cooperatives where producers, universities, and nonprofit entities can store and share data to foster agricultural innovation, technological progress, production efficiencies, and environmental st…
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gov Maintenance Calendar Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:USDA-NIFA-OTHER-011476 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: Assistance Listings:10.
233 -- Open Data Standards Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Jul 16, 2025 Original Closing Date for Applications:Aug 06, 2025 Current Closing Date for Applications:Aug 06, 2025 Archive Date:Sep 05, 2025 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 958,410 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:Applicants for the ODF must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA.
Eligible applicants are organizations. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration, or may preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s About Grants provides information about grants and other resources about the Federal awards process.
## Additional Information Agency Name:National Institute of Food and Agriculture Description:The Open Data Framework program will build a framework needed to create a neutral and secure data repository and cooperative where producers, universities and nonprofit entities can store and share data in ways that will foster agricultural innovation and will support technological progress, production efficiencies, and environmental stewardship.
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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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Producers, universities, and nonprofit entities. Applicants must propose Research projects only. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500,000 to $1 million. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Open Data Framework Program are due June 29, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Open Data Framework Program is funded by National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), USDA. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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