The Department of Agriculture is offering this grant to build an Open Data Framework program. This initiative will establish a neutral and secure data repository and cooperative, allowing producers, universities, and nonprofit entities to store and share data effectively. This grant is for fostering agricultural innovation by enabling collaborative data exchange. Its purpose is to support technological progress, improve production efficiencies, and advance environmental stewardship within the agricultural sector. The framework will empower stakeholders with secure access to crucial information, driving forward modern farming practices and sustainability efforts.
Opportunity ID: 341057
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OTHER-009241 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Open Data Framework |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.233 — Open Data Framework |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 13, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $960,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $960,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants for the Open Data Framework (ODF) must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. 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 Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand 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
Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email:grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 341057 Full Announcement-FY22-ODF-RFA -> FY22-ODF-RFA-508-F.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Support Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email: grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.233 | PKG00274905 | Jun 10, 2022 | Jul 14, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
341057 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
341057 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
341057 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
341057 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
341057 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
341057 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
341057 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
341057 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
341057 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf