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FY 2016 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) RFA
FY 2016 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) RFA
Instructions
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…
Webinars
July 2017 IFSN Seminar
On July 27, 2017, Dr. Richard Bruno from Ohio State University presented “Anti-inflammatory Activities of Green Tea: Lessons Learned from Preclinical Models of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis.” This seminar has been approved by the…
Factsheets
USDA Resources for Healthy Living
The USDA has a variety of resources to promote healthy living for youth. This document provides a summary of the resources that are available from different programs under the USDA. The resources are divided by the healthy living…
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-17-006 EFNEP Volunteer Policy Resources
These documents include the June 2017 EFNEP Volunteer Policy and the June 2017 EFNEP Volunteer Criteria. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in…
Factsheets
4-H Zika Toolkit
Zika is a disease that is transmitted by a certain type of mosquito bite and can cause a lot of health issues for people. But everyone can help educate their peers and neighbors on the risks associated with mosquito bites. Fairs,…
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Club-Event-Checklist
Just as 4-H experience should include components that support the “head, heart, and hands” of youth, all 4-H experiences should also include aspects that promote health. 4-H Healthy Living is a national initiative to promote ways to…
Factsheets
4-H Learning Experience
The 4-H Learning Experience provides a framework for learning and teaching. It serves as a practical guide for developing transformative relationships, to create positive learning experiences, within supportive and safe learning…
Reports
Experiential Learning Model
For over 100 years, multiple learning theories have offered growing support for the experiential learning model which serves as one of the frameworks for 4-H programs and curriculum. The experiential learning model allows youth to…
Instructions
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…
Reports
Federal Learning Resources
This document provides a representative summary of learning resources designed for youth or those who work with youth that are available from the federal government.
Reports
Environmental Health Resources
Discover examples of key resources created by our federal partners at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help educate youth on the topic of Environmental…
Factsheets
4-H Opportunties for Young Adults
There are numerous opportunities for young adults to engage with the 4-H program. From older teens to the twenty-somethings, there is an amazing experience waiting to be undertaken. This fact sheet provides a few examples.
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Collegiate 4-H Program
The purpose of a collegiate 4-H program is service, leadership development and professional development. Collegiate 4-H activities can range from working directly with state, county, or local 4-H groups to serving as volunteer leaders…
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Federal Internships and Early Career Opportunities
Most federal agencies offer internships and opportunities for recent graduates through the Pathways Program. The Pathways Program includes internships for students from high school through post-graduate school. Many of these federal…
Infographics
Strengthening the Land-Grant University Mission through Capacity Funding
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is committed to supporting the research, education, and extension efforts of its land-grant institution partners. An important source of support for these institutions are…
Webinars
June 2017 IFSN Seminar
On June 19, 2017, Dr. Melvin Carter, Dr. Deirdra Chester, Dr. Paul Cotton and Dr. Dawanna James-Holly presented “Food Safety and Nutrition Grantsmanship Webinar.” This seminar has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic…
Instructions
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.
Webinars
Competitive Funding Opportunity Webinar Resources
On May 25, 2017, USDA NIFA held a 2-part informational webinar on competitive funding opportunities. The webinar is a part of the Competitive Funding Opportunity Workshops (CFOW). These workshops are open to all …
Webinars
Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program 2017 Grant Applicant Outreach Webinar
The Rural Health and Safety Education (RHSE) program proposals are expected to be community-based, outreach education programs, such as those conducted through Human Science extension outreach, that provides individuals and families…
Webinars
May 2017 IFSN Seminar
On May 25, 2017, Dr. Susan H. Evans and Dr. Peter Clarke, University of Southern California presented “Creating a Mobile App to Boost Vegetable Consumption in Low-Income Households: Development, Field Testing, and Dissemination.” This…
Factsheets
Diagram of AFRI FASE and EPSCoR Funding
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants strengthen science capabilities in research, education, and/or extension programs. FASE Grants are designed to help…
Webinars
AFRI FASE Webinar
NIFA periodically offers webinars to EPSCoR states on funding opportunities and other programmatic information. AFRI FASE & EPSCoR FY 2017 Webinar