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USDA NIFA Open Data Framework Grant for Agricultural Data Repositories

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking proposals for the Open Data Framework (ODF) program to advance agricultural data management and innovation. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Program Overview: - Grant opportunity for a single research project under Assistance Listing 10.233 - Funding amount: $923,325 - Project duration: 24-36 months - Products/Services Requested: - Development of neutral and secure data repositories and cooperatives for agricultural data - Project must include: - Plans for updates, expansion, and user support - Integration with tool development and cyberinfrastructure - Compliance with FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles - Data security, privacy, accessibility, and governance - Stakeholder engagement and feedback integration - Clear management structure and sustainability plan - Eligibility and Participation: - Eligible applicants: universities, research institutions, state agricultural experiment stations, federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations, foundations, and corporations - No cost sharing or matching required - Widespread participation from all types of agricultural research institutions and stakeholders is encouraged - Notable Requirements: - Focus on frameworks that address farm and ranch profitability, new markets for agricultural products, invasive species, soil health, and human health through precision nutrition and food quality - Proposals must address regulatory compliance and long-term sustainability - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a research grant for framework development rather than procurement of commercial products

Description

The Open Data Framework (ODF) program aims to build neutral and secure data repositories and cooperatives for producers, universities, and nonprofit entities to store and share data. The goal is to foster agricultural innovation, support technological progress, increase profitability, and improve production efficiencies. The program prioritizes frameworks addressing farm and ranch profitability, new markets for agricultural products, invasive species, soil health, and human health through precision nutrition and food quality. The funding opportunity supports research projects with a grant duration of 24-36 months and encourages widespread participation from various agricultural research institutions and stakeholders.

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