Guidance Resources Moved to USDA.gov
To comply with Executive Order 13891, NIFA is reviewing all online resources to identify guidance documents and webpages. The content on this page may have moved and may now be accessible on the new USDA Guidance Portal. If the content was moved, you can access the content directly on the portal by clicking the button link below.
The answers to these questions may or may not apply to other non-AFRI NIFA grant programs. If you have any questions, contact the national program leader for the program you're inquiring about.
Please also see FAQ connected to Program Areas and Priorities, Applying to AFRI, Project and Grant Types, International Partnerships, and New Investigators.
Related Information
Panelists on AFRI peer review panels can find answers to general questions, as well as AFRI-specific guidance, in our Panelist Recruitment and Training section.
Information and questions related to submitting project initiation forms can be found in the REEport section.
Applicants are now required to submit data management plans when they apply for NIFA funding.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about mentoring plans, which are required for grants that involve student or participant training or mentoring.
Page last updated: March 16, 2026