Census of Agriculture
Active
- Assistance listing
- 10.951
- Agency
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National Agricultural Statistics Service
Department of Agriculture
- Grant awards
- 3 $61,585,766 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- NASDA
- Assistance type
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury account
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- 12-1801-0-1-352
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) administers the Census of Agriculture program (CFDA 10.951) to fund the collection and dissemination of comprehensive agricultural statistics, with the most recent grant award disbursed on January 1, 2023.
The program funds activities directly supporting the decennial Census of Agriculture—data collection, analysis, and publication of primary crop and livestock statistics at national, state, and county levels, including coverage of Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Northern Mariana Islands. The Census of Agriculture operates on a five-year cycle, providing comprehensive statistical data essential to commodity markets, agricultural policy, production, and marketing decisions.
All funding under this program is delivered through Cooperative Agreements. The Department of Agriculture NASS is the sole funding agency. Three awards have been made since 2010, averaging roughly one per year in recent years (one award each in 2010, 2022, and 2023). Awards are issued on a noncompetitive basis, subject to annual appropriations.
Combined federal dollars obligated across the three awards total $61.6 million. The most recent award (Cooperative Agreement 583AEU30002, January 1, 2023) obligated $43 million for collection of agricultural data. The prior award (Cooperative Agreement 583AEU20040, January 1, 2022) obligated $40 million. Awards carry typical terms including a three-year record-retention requirement from final expenditure report submission and annual appropriation subject conditions.
Eligible applicants include farmers and agricultural producers, marketing and processing groups, transportation and handler groups, state and local governments, educational institutions, the general public, and U.S. Territory entities. No recent grant opportunities are currently posted; prospective applicants should monitor NASS for announcements of the next funding cycle, which typically aligns with the five-year Census iteration schedule.
Objective and description
- Objective
The objective for NASS is to formulate, develop, and administer programs for collecting and publishing statistics related to agriculture, resources, and rural communities, including the Census of Agriculture.
- Description
The mission of the National Agricultural Statistics Agency (NASS) is to provide timely, accurate, and useful statistics in service to the U.S. agriculture economy. The statistical data provided by NASS is essential to the public and private sectors for making effective policy, production, and marketing decisions on a wide range of agricultural commodities. The statistical data provided in NASS studies and reports is necessary to maintain an objective source to ensure commodity markets operate fairly and efficiently. Every 5 years the Census of Agriculture provides comprehensive national, State, and county data as well as selected data for Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Northern Mariana Islands.
Eligibility
- Beneficiary eligibility
Federal, U.S. Territories, Anyone/general public, Farmer/Rancher/Agriculture Producer, Consumer, State, Rural, Public nonprofit institution/organization Farmers and agricultural producers, marketing and processing groups, transportation and handler groups, consumers, state and local governments, educational institutions, and the general public including those located in the U.S. Territories.
- Uses of assistance
Activities related to the collection and dissemination of information related to the Census of Agriculture, as identified in the agreement.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
An agreement is issued subject to annual appropriations.
How to apply
- Award procedure
An agreement is awarded at the discretion of the U.S. Department of Agriculture on a noncompetitive basis.
Grant awards
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Assn Of State Departments Of Agriculture | $61,585,766 | 100% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2023 | $43,000,000 |
| FY2022 | $18,375,766 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 10.951?
Assistance Listing 10.951 is Census of Agriculture, a federal grant program run by National Agricultural Statistics Service (Department of Agriculture).
What is the CFDA number for Census of Agriculture?
Its CFDA number is 10.951: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 10.951 awarded?
3 grant awards under 10.951 have obligated $61,585,766 in federal funds to 1 recipient.
Who receives the most funding from 10.951?
The recipients obligated the most under Census of Agriculture are National Assn Of State Departments Of Agriculture ($61,585,766).
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