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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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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.
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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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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…
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Required Application Forms
There are the two Required Documents which include the Required Application Forms. This section offers a convenient and efficient location for the VMLRP application forms.
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VMLRP Service Verification Form
Loan payments are disbursed each quarter for the work hours completed based on the information, descriptions, and activities within the participant’s shortage nomination, as certified on the VMLRP Service Verification Form. The loan…
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Application Support Templates
Application forms are required as part of the process for submitting proposals that request funding from NIFA. Below you will find templates for Conflicts of Interest, Project Summaries, Felony & Tax Delinquent Status, Current &…
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NIFA General Fact Sheet
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is the extramural funding agency within USDA's Research, Education, and Economics mission area. NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension to help…
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Uniform Guidance Equipment Fact Sheet
This Fact Sheet outlines the capacity grantee prior approval for equipment requirements as well as the equipment management, use, and disposition requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance and implemented by NIFA.
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GusNIP FAQs
The frequently asked questions links and file below will answer many questions about GusNIP Nutrition Incentive Projects, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) Policy, GusNIP Training,…
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NIFA Hall of Fame Awards
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking nominations for the NIFA Hall of Fame, which was created at the agency's five-year anniversary.Inductees into the NIFA Hall of Fame have worked, coordinated, or supported…
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NIFA Partnership Award
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recognizes there are many outstanding contributions that our partners in the Land-Grant Universities and other cooperating institutions and organizations have achieved. To recognize…
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FY 2023 Reviewer Assignments for AREERA reports
NIFA’s National Program Leaders are each assigned a state to review their AREERA Plans of Work and Annual Reports of Accomplishments.
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National Awards for Excellence
The National Awards for Excellence in College and University Teaching in the Food and Agricultural Sciences program recognizes outstanding college faculty in agriculture, natural resources, veterinary and human sciences. This program…
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History of USDA EPSCoR States
Since NIFA determines Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) state eligibility every year, a number of states will join or leave (“graduate from”) the 19-state list every year. This chart shows the history of…
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4-H Name and Emblem List of Authorized Vendors
For more information about the 4-H Name and Emblem, contact Division Director, Youth and 4-H Shannon Horrillo.
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4-H Name and Emblem Application
For more information about the 4-H Name and Emblem, contact Division Director, Youth and 4-H Shannon Horrillo.
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Request for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Designation
The Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Designation guidance can be used by eligible institutions to submit a request to be designated as an NLGCA institution. This NIFA-certified designation is an eligibility requirement for…
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Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems FAQ
These are some Frequently Asked Questions about the Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems (DSFAS) within the AFRI Foundational and Applied Science program. For questions about DSFAS in the AFRI Education and…
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NIFA Civil Rights Compliance Review Schedule for FY 2022-2025
USDA-NIFA 1862/1890 Institution Review Schedule
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Nutrition Security Fact Sheet
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) supports nutrition security -- having physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets dietary needs and food preferences for an active…
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Climate Change Fact Sheet
Farmers, ranchers and landowners are facing one of the most pressing issues in food and fiber production: a rapidly changing climate. Extreme weather events involving temperature, rain, wind, and fire are occurring more frequently…
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1890 Land-grant University Initiatives Factsheet
1890 Land-grant University Initiatives Factsheet
