Opportunity Listing - Open Data Framework

Open Data Framework

Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Assistance Listings: 10.233 -- Open Data Standards

Last Updated: April 27, 2026

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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

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.

Grantor contact information

Description

NIFA Support Email grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays

Email

If you have questions about preparing application content, contact grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov

grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
FY26-ODF-NOFO-P.pdf	FY2026-Open-Data-Framework-NOFO	Apr 27, 2026 03:28 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Open Data Framework

Closing: June 26, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$923,325

Program Funding

Expected awards

$923,325

Award Minimum

$923,325

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

USDA-NIFA-OTHER-011816

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Agriculture

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

April 27, 2026

Archive date:

July 26, 2026