Closed · USDA-NIFA-OP-008501 · CFDA 10.230 · Discretionary

FARM OF THE FUTURE

Federal grant opportunity posted by National Institute of Food and Agriculture, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$3.9M-$3.9M
Award range
Closed
Status
October 15, 2021
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

FARM OF THE FUTURE is a closed discretionary listing from National Institute of Food and Agriculture that offered $3,936,000 -- $3,936,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$3.9M-$3.9M
award range
Closed
application status
10.230
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FARM OF THE FUTURE - is cataloged under number USDA-NIFA-OP-008501 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.230, posted by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on August 19, 2021 and last updated on September 9, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $3,936,000 -- $3,936,000. The agency has projected $3.9 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on October 15, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$3,936,000 -- $3,936,000

Close Date

October 15, 2021

Posted

August 19, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$3,936,000

Instrument

Grant

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.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

NIFA Support Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays

Key Dates

Posted August 19, 2021
Close Date October 15, 2021
Archive Date November 14, 2021
Last Updated September 9, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FARM OF THE FUTURE", offered by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. It is associated with CFDA program 10.230. 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 precisi...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on October 15, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $3,936,000 -- $3,936,000. Total estimated funding: $3,936,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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