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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
Instructions
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.
Instructions
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…
Instructions
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…
Factsheets
Current BFRDP Educational Enhancement Projects
The long-term goals of the Educational Enhancement Projects (EEP) are to identify gaps in beginning farmer and rancher training by evaluating all existing programs and to develop and conduct train-the-trainer projects to address these…
Official Documents & Guidelines
BFRDP Sample Commitment Letter Template
BFRDP Commitment Letters should be included from all partners (signed by the partnering institution AR). Letters should include partner roles in the proposed project and agreement to abide by the Management and Collaboration Plan. …
Instructions
Data Summit Program and Agenda
Program for the Data Science in Agriculture Summit, including agenda and biographies. Return to the data summit page.
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-16-003 Indirect Cost Caps - Frequently Asked Questions
This resource covers frequently asked questions surrounding indirect cost caps. It addresses questions such as what is an indirect cost cap and how you can determine if a grant program you are applying for is subject to an indirect…
Reports
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) Report
The final report and executive summary for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) for fiscal year 2015.
Videos
How to get a USDA eAuthenticaion Level 2 Account
This video provides step-by-step instructions for how to obtain a USDA eAuthentication (eAuth) Level 2 Account. This is a necessary step for any NIFA customer or partner who needs to use the ezFedGrants system, as you must first…
Webinars
Current global initiatives in understanding food digestion for better food product design
Dr. Gail Bornhorst, University of California, Davis, presented “Current global initiatives in understanding food digestion for better food product design” on 20 September 2016. This seminar has been approved by the Commission on…
Maps
NIFA StrikeForce Map FY 2010 to FY 2016: County Summary Resource
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Presentations
The Future of Food and Agriculture
On August 11, 2016, Director Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy discussed in a Food Tank Webinar NIFA’s mission and priorities, provided a brief overview of the purpose and establishment our nation’s land-grant universities and the agricultural …
Webinars
Food Tank Webinar: The Future of Food and Agriculture
On August 11, 2016, Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy led a webinar for Food Tank titled "The Future of Food and Agriculture: National Institute of Food & Agriculture's Role."
Instructions
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…
Instructions
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…
Webinars
My Plate, My Wins: New Content from the 2015 Dietary Guidelines
Angela Tagtow, Executive Director, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion presented “My Plate My Wins: New content from the 2015 Dietary Guidelines” on 26 July 2016. This seminar has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic…
Factsheets
4-H Organizational Chart
Our structure allows for the collaborative approaches needed to reach the nearly 6 million young people in the United States through local 4-H clubs, school and after school programs, camps, and special interest groups.
Brochures
4-H Guiding Principles
The 4-H Guiding Principles document lists effective practices of the guiding principles for positive youth development that underlie all 4-H Youth Development programming.
Factsheets
Essential Elements of 4-H
The essential elements of a 4-H experience are the “best practices” that help staff and volunteers address the four basic developmental needs of youth - belonging, generosity,independence, and mastery. These elements were derived from…
Factsheets
Division of Youth and 4-H Factsheet
By understanding the complex experiences that youth face and promoting high quality youth leadership development, the Division of Youth and 4-H (DY4-H) helps youth meet the challenges of adolescence and transition to adulthood. Through…
Forms
Childhood Obesity Prevention RFA Stakeholder Feedback
The period for submitting comments has closed. In an effort to ensure the continued high quality of NIFA’s Childhood Obesity Prevention programs, NIFA invites input on the scientific priorities for the Integrated Approaches to…
