USDA-NIFA-OP-008501: FARM OF THE FUTURE
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 2021.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $3.9 million (at least $3.9 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $3.9 million in total. Applications closed on October 15, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 19, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$3.9 million
- Award floor$3.9 million
- Total funding$3.9 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | August 19, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 15, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | November 14, 2021 |
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)
Eligibility Requirements Applicants for the Farm of the Future RFA 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. Eligible entities: A single competitive grant will be awarded to an institution in the land-grant university system as defined in 7 USC §3103. Public and private collaborations are encouraged.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Farm of the Future awards averaged $4.3 million; this notice allows up to $3.9 million 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
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.
Who has won Farm of the Future grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Farm of the Future (10.230) awarded $8.6 million across 2 grant awards, an average of $4.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | Illinois | 1 | $4.3 million |
| Cornell University | New York | 1 | $4.3 million |
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-OP-008501 still open?
No. It closed on October 15, 2021.
Who can apply for FARM OF THE FUTURE?
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 OF THE FUTURE?
Closed October 15, 2021. 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 $3.9 million each. About $3.9 million in total.
Who has won Farm of the Future grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Illinois, Cornell University. The program made 2 awards worth $8.6 million in that time.
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