Open Data Standards

Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture

This program will build the framework needed to create a neutral and secure data repository and cooperative where producers, universities and not-for-profit entities can store and share data to foster agricultural innovation and to support technological progress, production efficiencies, and environmental stewardship. The program must have clear and complete plans to ensure diverse participation, including all land-grant university types, growers, and representatives of all relevant data pr

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Helps small businesses access and use open data standards for better decision-making. This support improves their operations and competitiveness.

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Funding
$885,443 - $957,085
Deadline
Jun 26, 2026
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Organization
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture

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What Is This Program?

Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) are generally released annually. See the program NOFO for specific and detailed information. Specific instructions in the NOFOs supersede the general information provided in the Assistance Listing. https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/open-data-framework.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Funding to build frameworks for neutral and secure data repositories and cooperatives where entities can store and share data. Projects should foster farm/ranch profitability, new agricultural markets, address invasive species, promote soil health, or improve human health through precision nutrient and food quality. No matching funds required.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small, medium, large

Industries: agriculture, food production, data management, environmental sciences, public health

Region: US (implied by federal government program)

Other Criteria: State agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, university research foundations, other research institutions and organizations, Federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations, foundations, or corporations, individuals, any group consisting of two or more of the above entities

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Rachel.Seman-Varner@usda.gov
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This program is available to small, medium, large businesses in agriculture, food production, data management industries located in US (implied by federal government program).

This program offers funding up to $957,085 (minimum $885,443).

The application deadline is June 26, 2026.

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