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National 4-H Conference

JOIN US FOR NATIONAL 2025 NATIONAL 4-H CONFERENCE! Bringing hundreds of 4-H’ers to the nation’s capital each spring, National 4-H Conference is the flagship youth development opportunity of USDA, hosted by the National Institute of…

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Required Application Forms

These are the required forms for the application to the VMLRP. Refer to the Request for Applications for further detail on additional documents to submit.

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4-H State Leaders Directory

4-H State Leaders Directory

Official Documents & Guidelines

National 4-H Week Proclamation

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has proclaimed October 7-12 as National 4-H Week! 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the United States – a network of 500,000 volunteers and 3,500 4-H professionals that…

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National 4-H Week

Join NIFA as We Celebrate National 4-H Week October 7-12, 2024 U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has proclaimed October 7-12, 2024, as National 4-H Week! You can read and download the Proclamation on National 4-H Week, 2024 -…

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VMLRP Veterinary Shortage Situation Nomination Guide

The following information is a step-by-step guide for State Animal Health Officials (SAHOs) and their staff to prepare and submit veterinary shortage situation area nominations. These nominations fill the growing need for food supply…

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National 4-H Conference Resources

National 4-H Conference forms and resources for youth delegates, adult chaperones, leadership positions and Land-grant Universities and Other Travel Groups are posted below. For more information, visit National 4-H Conference. …

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Capacity Program Allocation and Matching

Data on the amount of funds awarded and matching requirements for 1862 and 1890 capacity grant recipients.

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NIFA Reviewer Assignments for AREERA Reports

NIFA’s National Program Leaders are assigned a state to review their AREERA Plans of Work and Annual Reports of Accomplishments.

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VMLRP Annual Reports

​The annual report provides information about the applications, awards, and designated veterinary shortage areas for the fiscal year in the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP). If you have any questions contact the…

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NIFA FY 2014 President's Budget Proposal

NIFA’s Fiscal Year 2014 President’s Budget submission seeks funding to lead food and agricultural sciences to create a better future for the nation and the world. NIFA will focus resources on supporting programs that provide…

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NIFA FY 2015 President's Budget Proposal

NIFA’s Fiscal Year 2015 President’s Budget submission seeks funding to support programs that provide foundational knowledge, as well as on programs that will create substantial impacts by addressing critical issues facing the long…

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NIFA FY 2016 President's Budget Proposal

NIFA’s Fiscal Year 2016 President’s Budget submission seeks resources to develop a comprehensive approach to addressing the agriculture-health nexus, ensuring the health and well-being of our nation by supporting cutting-edge…

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FY 2017 Congressional Actions

Information related to NIFA's FY 2017 budget, including the FY 2017 Omnibus Appropriations Bill and the FY 2017 Annualized Appropriations through April 28, 2017.

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NIFA FY 2025 President's Budget Proposal

NIFA’s Fiscal Year 2025 President’s Budget submission seeks funding to bolster scientific research in programs that enhance the nation’s resilience and response to climate change through innovative and new approaches.

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Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program - Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP-NI)

The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) presents the opportunity to bring together stakeholders from various parts of the food and healthcare systems to foster understanding of how they might improve the health and…

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SBIR/STTR Funding Form (Time of Award)

This form provides USDA with the certification that prospective grantees meet the eligibility criteria to receive an SBIR/STTR program award.

Reports

VMLRP Program Summary

The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program is pleased to share their comprehensive Program Summary, 2010-2022.

Official Documents & Guidelines

VMLRP Program Guidance for Awardees

The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) Program Guidance is a resource for veterinarians receiving a VMLRP award.

Newsletters

2023 NIFA Update Archives

NOTE: given the archival nature of this content, it is possible that some hyperlinks in previous versions of the NIFA Update may be broken.

Forms

Veterinarian Shortage Situation Nomination Form

State Animal Health Officials (SAHOs) must use the veterinary shortage situation nomination form for the nomination of veterinarian shortage situations to the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP). All shortage…

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EFNEP Request for Applications

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) request for application (RFA) for Fiscal Year 2024 may be viewed below. Return to the Grants Management: RFAs

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NIFA Organizational Chart

NIFA is organized to direct funding and support programs that address national and global challenges. Our internal structure allows for the collaborative approaches necessary to achieve our missions. To that end, please find attached…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-5-3b-NIFA Capacity Award Terms and Conditions 09.2023

Updated Capacity Award Terms and Conditions 09.2023 *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This document is intended only to provide clarity…

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BFRDP Outcomes Based Reporting Guide

To measure progress towards the primary BFRDP goal of "providing beginning farmer and rancher producers and their families in the U.S., as appropriate, with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to make informed decisions for their…

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