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NIFA Reporting System

NIFA has established the NIFA Reporting System (NRS) in collaboration with Land-grant Universities and other partners. This tool provides data management and reporting for capacity funded research projects and Extension programs.

About NIFA Reporting System

NRS currently contains the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (AREERA) Plans of Work, Annual Reports of Accomplishments and other capacity grant data for research projects and Extension programs. Primary NRS users include Land-grant Universities, other partner institutions, cooperating state institutions, and agency staff. To access the NRS application, click the LAUNCH button below, which will require users to complete e-Authentication prior to navigating to NRS.

NRS is managed by the Planning, Accountability and Reporting Staff (PARS).
 


Reporting Cycle

The capacity grant reporting cycle follows the federal fiscal year (FY), from October 1st to September 30th. The table below provides information on key dates and reporting details. All reports must be submitted via NRS.

REPORTREPORTING PERIODDETAILSDEADLINE*
Financial ReportsFY 2024Reporting on funds utilized for research and Extension activities during the prior fiscal year. FY 2024 Financial Reports should be submitted within the NRS Financial Module.February 1, 2025*
Research Results and Extension ResultsFY 2024The submission of Results for individual research projects and Extension programs active at any time during the reporting fiscal year (October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024). All Extension programs and research projects will submit Annual or Final Results at this time. If the project/program end date was within the reporting fiscal year, a Final Result is required. FY 2024 Annual and Final Results should be submitted within the NRS Projects and Programs Module.March 1, 2025*
Annual Report of AccomplishmentsFY 2024A full report which highlights the most significant achievements, impacts and outcomes of research projects and Extension programs for a state or institution in the prior fiscal year. (Applies to AREERA funding only)May 1, 2025
Plan of Work (POW)FY 2026The planned activities expected to occur during the upcoming fiscal year with the use of capacity funds administered by NIFA. (Applies to AREERA funding only)June 1, 2025*
OGFM Supplemental FormFY 2024This requirement applies only to 1862 Land‐grant Universities that are required to expend a specified percentage of Hatch Act and Smith‐Lever Act grant funds on multistate Extension and integrated research and Extension activities. The FY 2024 Combined Research and Extension OGFM Multi‐State and Integrated Activity Supplemental Forms will be available within the NRS Financial Module.July 28, 2025

*In the event a reporting deadline occurs on a non-business day or federal holiday, the due date shall be extended to the following business day.


Additional Capacity Reporting Information


Page last updated: May 15, 2025

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