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NIFA Awards More Than $4 Million in Support of Nutrition Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced on April 23, 2015 more than $4 million in research grants that seek to improve the functional role of food in human health and…
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USDA Announces Grants for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the USDA awarded $9 million in grants to develop childhood obesity intervention programs through colleges and universities in 12 states and Puerto Rico. The grants are funded…
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Centers of Excellence Implementation for NIFA Competitive Grant Programs
The following fact sheet has been developed to share with our stakeholders. It describes NIFA’s fiscal year 2015 implementation of the Center of Excellence provision from the 2014 Farm Bill.
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New Matching Requirements for Competitive Grant Awards
The diagram on this factsheet helps grantees determine if they need to meet the new matching requirement for competitive grant programs.
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Food and Fitness Community - California
The HOPE Collaborative envisions vibrant Oakland neighborhoods that provide equitable access to affordable, healthy, locally grown food; safe and inviting places for physical activity and play; sustainable, successful local economies…
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Food and Fitness Community - Massachusetts
Project Vision: To create and sustain a more healthy and vibrant Holyoke through the development of programs, policies, community leadership and advocacy.Project Emphasis area (i.e. local food promotion, increase physical activity…
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Food and Fitness Community - New York City
Priority 1: Advocate for healthier options in local food stores; work in partnership with store owners, youth and youth organizations, WIC programs, schools, and economic development organizations to increase healthy food availability…
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USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement
This is the USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement, signed by the USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack on July 24, 2013.
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Civil Rights Laws, Authorities, and Regulations
Civil Rights Laws, Authorities, and Regulations Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII Civil Rights Act of 1991 Title IX, Education…
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POW Final Guidelines - Federal Register Notice
POW Final Guidelines - Federal Register Notice
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NIFA Equal Opportunity Staff Factsheet
This factsheet provides an overview of the responsibilities of the NIFA Equal Opportunity Staff (EOS).
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HSACU Appeal Process
The Appeals Officer will consider the record of the decision in question, any further written submissions by the appellant, and other available information and shall provide the appellant a written decision as promptly as circumstances…
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Institutional Review Board (IRB) for Tribal Schools
This is information on developing an IRB for 1994 Land-Grants and FRTEP agents
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Soils Program: An Interdisciplinary Scientific Approach
Soil is a complex and dynamic natural resource on the Earth's surface. It supports plant growth, affects water and air quality, and helps clean up natural and human-made wastes. We depend on soils for the food we eat, the water we…
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2014 Community Food Project Grants
2014 Community Food Project Grants project descriptions.
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Institute of Youth, Family, and Community Factsheet
In partnership with the Land-Grant University (LGU) System, the Cooperative Extension System, and through federal and national collaborations, IYFC’s three divisions (the Division of Youth and 4-H, the Division of Community and…
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Extension of Comment Period for Reform of Federal Policies Relating to Grants and Cooperative Agreements; Cost Principles and Administrative Requirements (Including Single Audit Act)
The Notice extends the opportunity to comment on a previous publication (February 1, 2013; 78 FR 7282) of a notice entitled, "Reform of Federal Policies Relating to Grants and Cooperative Agreements; Cost Principles and…
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Reform of Federal Policies Relating to Grants and Cooperative Agreements; Cost Principles and Administrative Requirements (Including Single Audit Act)
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is requesting input regarding proposed changes in federal policies that relate to grants and cooperative agreements. On February 1, 2013, OMB published a notice in the Federal Register entitled…
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Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition Factsheet
The American food supply is among the safest in the world, but the nation faces new food safety challenges due to new and emerging foodborne pathogens and because familiar ones are growing resistant to treatment.
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AFRI 2012 Annual Synopsis
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative 2012 Annual Synopsis provides an overview of the AFRI competitive grants program, including statistics for projects funded, summaries of selected projects, and impacts of selected projects…
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Institute of Food Production and Sustainability Factsheet
We enable a new era of agricultural science to boost U.S. agricultural production while increasing efficiencies. The research, education, and Extension projects we fund improve the ability to meet growing domestic and global food…
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Equal Opportunity Staff Factsheet
EOS is the focal point for all civil rights and equal employment opportunity requirements in the agency. The staff provides overall assistance to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Director and all program units in…
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AFRI 2011 Annual Synopsis
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative 2011 Annual Synopsis provides an overview of the AFRI competitive grants program, including statistics for projects funded, summaries of selected projects, and impacts of selected projects…
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Federal Register Notice Regarding the Protection of Human Subjects
A Federal Register notice of interest was published on Thursday, September 1, 2011 (76 FR 54408) by the Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in coordination with the Office of Science and…
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Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act: Federal Register Notice and Town Hall Meeting for Federal Grant Recipients on New Transparency Act Reporting Requirements
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is notifying you of a 1) Federal Register (FR) notice with an opportunity to comment and 2) a town hall meeting for federal grant recipients regarding the implementation of the…