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VMLRP Frequently Asked Questions
The frequently asked questions may assist you in commonly asked questions regarding the VMLRP program, shortage nomination form, award process and other resources. If you have additional questions, please email us: VMLRP. Click a…
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. …
Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) Examples
This document shows examples of how awards are determined. The examples are intended to illustrate how the length and amount of a VMLRP renewal award is calculated. Currently under review and will be updated soon.
VMLRP Taxes and 1099G Document
The following information is provided to VMLRP recipients about potential tax liability and Form 1099-G. This resource is meant to be informative in nature, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional tax advice…
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…
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 -…
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…
Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program - Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP-NI)
The GusNIP NTAE’s Nutrition Incentive Hub provides free one-on-one support, as well as templates, checklists, webinars, and other resources, to all GusNIP grant
EFNEP Request for Applications
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) request for application (RFA) for Fiscal Year 2024 may be viewed below.
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…
Capacity Grantee Equipment Prior Approval Request Submission Checklist
A tool for capacity grantees to ensure that their equipment prior approval requests contain required and adequate information. UPDATED June 29, 2023.
Capacity Prior Approval for Equipment FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions associated with the prior approval for equipment requirements implemented for capacity grantees. The FAQ contains information about the requirements, types of general and special purpose equipment, methods…
AFRI Request for Applications Resources
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) streamlined the content of its Requests for Applications (RFA). In lieu of including long sections of general information in every RFA, the RFAs contain a reference link to this…
Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program - Produce Prescription (GusNIP-PPR)
The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) - Produce Prescription Program supports projects that demonstrate and evaluate the impact of fresh fruit and vegetable prescriptions to increase procurement and consumption of…
The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program – National Training, Technical Assistance, Evaluation, and Information Centers Program (GusNIP-NTAE)
The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program presents the opportunity to bring together stakeholders from various parts of the food and healthcare systems.
AFRI Sustainable Agricultural Systems RFA Frequently Asked Questions
These are some Frequently Asked Questions about the AFRI Sustainable Agricultural Systems program.
VMLRP Shortage Situation Nomination Allocation
The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) allows each state to nominate a set number of Veterinarian Shortage Situations each fiscal year. The VMLRP Maximum Nomination Allocation table contains the maximum number of…
Logic Model Planning Process
A logic model is a conceptual tool for planning and evaluation which displays the sequence of actions that describes what the science-based program is and will do. A logic model: Clarifies the linkages between investments and…
NIFA Reporting System User Guide
This manual is designed to provide users with a framework for utilizing and understanding the features of the NIFA Reporting System.
Food Safety Outreach Program Tip Sheets
The Food Safety Outreach Program tip sheets are resources designed for applicants in the development of proposed applications.
Science Emphasis Area (SEA) and Knowledge Area (KA) Connection
The Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Reform Act (AREERA) requires that states submit a Plan of Work (POW), including yearly accomplishments and results, in order to receive federal funding. As part of the POW and…
Post Award Compliance Reviews
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) conducts post award compliance reviews to meet the agency’s responsibility under the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) to provide reasonable assurance that its…
USDA Equal Opportunity Public Notification Policy
USDA's Equal Opportunity Public Notification Policy training. For assistance with this document, please contact NIFA’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights.
VMLRP Applicants - Example Maps
Example Maps for VMLRP Applicants - both drawn and digital versions.
Limited English Proficiency
The Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Implementation Strategy of the U.S. Department of Justice and Untied States Department of Agriculture Guidance sets forth the recommended strategy and step-by-step procedures for ensuring that…