The USDA NIFA is offering the Farm of the Future competitive grant program to establish a cutting-edge agricultural test bed and demonstration site. This grant is designed to launch a rural test bed focused on precision agriculture, smart automation, and data connectivity. Its primary purpose is to demonstrate best practices in climate-smart agriculture, forestry, and animal production systems, enhancing both sustainability and farm profitability. The initiative will evaluate digital and smart technologies, providing accessible, data-driven solutions to support resilient agricultural and value-added practices for the future.
Opportunity ID: 335369
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-008501 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FARM OF THE FUTURE |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.230 — Farm of the Future |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 14, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,936,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,936,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,936,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility Requirements Applicants for the Farm of the Future RFA 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. Eligible entities: A single competitive grant will be awarded to an institution in the land-grant university system as defined in 7 USC §3103. Public and private collaborations are encouraged. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
Farm of the Future is a competitive grant program that will be implemented by USDA NIFA to establish an agricultural test bed and demonstration site. It seeks to launch this rural test bed for precision agriculture, smart automation, data connectivity and transfer, and to demonstrate best practices in climate-smart agriculture, forestry, and animal production systems that enhance sustainability and farm profitability. The test bed will evaluate digital and smart technologies to provide accessible, data-driven solutions that support resilient agricultural and value-added practices. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FARM OF THE FUTURE |
| 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 335369 Full Announcement-FY22-FOTF-RFA -> FY22-Farm-of-the-Future-RFA-508.pdf
Folder 335369 Revised Full Announcement-FY2022-FotF-Mod-RFA -> FY22-Farm-of-the-Future-MOD-RFA-508.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.230 | PKG00268635 | Aug 19, 2021 | Oct 15, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
335369 RR_SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
335369 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
335369 PerformanceSite_3_0-3.0.pdf
335369 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
335369 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
335369 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
335369 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
335369 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
335369 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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