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Terms and Conditions

Award terms and conditions are determined by statutory, regulatory, and agency requirements, as well as each grant’s circumstances. Terms and conditions dictate important items related to your grant, including method of payment, reporting frequency and content, and prior approval requirements. 

The terms and conditions linked below are provided only for reference. Please consult the Notice of Award (NoA) to determine which Terms & Conditions apply to a specific award. 

NIFA'S RESEARCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS

NIFA's research award terms and conditions apply to all research and research-related (i.e., research, education, and extension) grants, cooperative agreements, and special projects, awarded to institutions of higher education, hospitals, other non-profit organizations, Federal agencies, and for-profit organizations funded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Research Terms and Conditions do NOT apply to Capacity, 1890 Facilities, Facilities, and Small Business Innovation Research Programs (SBIR) awards.

NIFA utilizes its own Research Terms and Conditions that address and implement the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200) issued by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB). 

NIFA's Research Terms and Conditions

Program-Specific Award Terms used in Conjunction with the Research Award Terms and Conditions

In addition to the Research award terms, some grant programs have program-specific terms and conditions:

Award Terms for Programs Excepted from NIFA's Research Award Terms and Conditions

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