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FY 2016 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) RFA

FY 2016 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) RFA

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FY 2015 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) RFA

Although no new awards will be made in fiscal year (FY) 2015 for the AFRI Sustainable Bioenergy Challenge Area, NIFA will support and advance ongoing research, education, and extension in the Sustainable Bioenergy Program through…

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DRAFT Learning Definition

This document provides a theoretical definition of learning from the positive youth development framework. It is grounded in scholarly literature and strives to balance constructivist and sociocultural perspectives. It provides…

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Final Invention Statement and Certification

The grantee must submit a summary to NIFA of all inventions made during the length of the grant. If no inventions occurred during the project period, a negative report must be submitted.

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Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) 2017 Terms and Conditions

2017 SBIR terms and conditions.

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1890 Facilities Program Terms and Conditions, May 2017

These terms and conditions apply to awards under the Facilities Program.

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NIFA Instructions on Returning Funds to ASAP

Request a copy of the slide deck: How to Return Funds to NIFA via ASAP.

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Instructions for Animal Health Capacity Search

Animal Health funding for NIFA partner institutions is determined on an annual basis through a set of formula calculations. Part of these calculations includes determining an institution's Animal Health Capacity, which is determined by…

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Capacity Award Terms and Conditions

Capacity Award Terms and Conditions

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Continuation Awards FAQs

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is implementing a new process to simplify the time and effort required to apply for a continuation award. NIFA staff implemented the change using a Continuous Process Improvement …

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Level 2 eAuthentication Instructions

This document provides instructions for grant recipients to obtain access to the ezFedGrants external portal for the purpose of managing grants they receive from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) or other USDA…

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1862 Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements

Overview of NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements for 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities

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1890 NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements

Overview of NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements for 1890 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities.

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Insular Area NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements

Overview of NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements for Insular Areas

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Insular Areas Grant Administrative and Fiscal Requirements

Overview of NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements for Insular Areas

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Uniform Guidance Time and Effort Reporting FAQ

A summary of the requirements for Time and Effort Reporting documentation in the Uniform Guidance along with Frequently Asked Questions received by NIFA.

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October 24, 2016 Memorandum to 1890s: Clarification on use of Qualifying Educational Expenses as match

October 24, 2016 Memorandum issued by NIFA OGFM Deputy Director, to 1890 Land-Grant University Presidents, Provosts, 1890 Extension Administrators, and 1890 Agricultural Research Directors with the Subject Line: Clarification on Use of…

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DOL Overtime Final Rule

On May 23, 2016, the Department of Labor published “Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Computer and Outside Sales Employees” — known as the “Overtime” final rule — which updates the…

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Data Summit Program and Agenda

Program for the Data Science in Agriculture Summit, including agenda and biographies. Return to the data summit page.

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National Wild Turkey Federation Memorandum of Understanding

This cooperative effort will enhance coopering in planning, coordinating, and developing wildlife information exchange procedures and education programs of mutual interest to sustain and enhance natural resources for the economic,…

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National Science Foundation Geosciences Directorate Memorandum of Agreement

The purpose of this Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is to encourage and support interaction among the NSF/GEO and NIFA personnel and the sharing of information about project activities and area of mutual interest. This MOA is…

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National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Memorandum of Understanding

The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to establish a continuing a working relationship between the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and the Extension Service (ES), United States Department of…

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Extension Risk Management Education Operations Manual

These Operational Guidelines outline a coordinated strategy for administering ARPA’s Partnerships for Risk Management Education in a manner that makes the results of risk management research, education and outreach programs available…

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AFRI Water for Agriculture Challenge Area Frequently Asked Questions

This document addresses some of the most frequently asked questions about the AFRI Water for Agriculture Challenge Area and general application information.

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General Terms and Conditions

This document, version dated March 2016, provides National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) general terms and conditions that apply to all research and research-related awards (i.e., research, education, and extension…

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