USDA-NIFA-FBMB-008821: Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institute of Food and Agriculture notices from 2022.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $500,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $1.9 million in total. Applications closed on April 8, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 19, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Total funding$1.9 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-NIFA-FBMB-010313 | December 11, 2023 | Closed February 7, 2024 | Closed |
| USDA-NIFA-FBMB-009822 | March 3, 2023 | Closed April 10, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 19, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 8, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 8, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
A. Eligibility Requirements Applicants for the Farm Business Management and Benchmarking (FBMB) program 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. Applications may be submitted by numerous entities. Pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(7), eligible applicant means: 1. State agricultural experiment station; 2. College and universities; 3. University research foundation; 4. Other research institutions and organizations; 5. Federal agencies; 6. National laboratories; 7. Private organizations or corporations; 8. Individuals; or 9. Any group consisting of two (2) or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (H). Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program awards averaged $502,717; this notice allows up to $500,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Farm Business Management and Benchmarking (FBMB) Competitive Grants Program provides funds for improving the farm management knowledge and skills of agricultural producers by maintaining and expanding a national, publicly available farm financial management database to support improved farm management.
Who has won Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program (10.319) awarded $8.0 million across 16 grant awards, an average of $502,717 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of Minnesota | Minnesota | 4 | $2.4 million |
| University of Missouri System | Missouri | 4 | $2.1 million |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | Nebraska | 3 | $1.3 million |
| Texas A&m Agrilife Extension Service | Texas | 1 | $661,036 |
| New Mexico State University | New Mexico | 1 | $646,005 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is USDA-NIFA-FBMB-008821 still open?
No. It closed on April 8, 2022.
Who can apply for Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program?
National Institute of Food and Agriculture accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program?
Closed April 8, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $500,000 each. About $1.9 million in total.
Who has won Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Regents of the University of Minnesota, University of Missouri System, Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska. The program made 16 awards worth $8.0 million in that time.
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