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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 Social Media Toolkit: October 2023

Here's a sample of what's included in our social media toolkit. To download the entire collection, click the .zip file link located at the bottom of the pageMonthly ObservancesHispanic…

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NIFA Social Media Toolkit: September 2023

Here's a sample of what's included in our social media toolkit. To download the entire collection, click the .zip file link located at the bottom of the pageMonthly ObservancesNational Preparedness MonthKey DatesSept…

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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 Social Media Toolkit: July 2023

Here's a sample of what's included in our social media toolkit. To download the entire collection, click the .zip file link located at the bottom of the pageMonthly ObservancesNational Blueberry MonthKey DatesJuly 4:…

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NIFA Social Media Toolkit: June 2023

Here's a sample of what's included in our social media toolkit. To download the entire collection, click the .zip file link located at the bottom of the page Monthly Observances National Pollinator Month National Fresh Fruit and…

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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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NIFA Social Media Communications Toolkit January 2023

Key DatesHere's a sample of what's included in our social media toolkit. To download the entire collection, click the .zip file link located at the bottom of the pageJanuary is National Soup Month Jan. 5: National Bird DayJan. 11:…

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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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NIFA Social Media Communications Toolkit: May 2022

Overarching Theme: Creating More and Better Markets. As we build back better, we must create more and better markets for producers and consumers alike.

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NIFA Social Media Communications Toolkit: April 2022

To download these NIFA Social Media Toolkit images, click the .zip file link located at the bottom of the page Overarching Theme: Care for the Earth This month’s toolkit will highlight NIFA-funded projects that advance energy…

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NIFA Social Media Communications Toolkit: March 2022

To download these NIFA Social Media Toolkit images, click the .zip file link located at the bottom of the page Overarching Theme: National Women’s History Month This month's toolkit will highlight NIFA's work supporting women…

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NIFA Social Media Communications Toolkit: February 2022

To download these NIFA Social Media Toolkit images, click the .zip file link located at the bottom of the page Overarching Theme: Black History Month 2022 National Theme: Black Health and Wellness This theme acknowledges the legacy…

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AD2106 Voluntary Demographic Form

AD2106 Voluntary Demographic Form to Assist in Assessment of USDA Compliance with Civil Rights Laws. This form is used by USDA agencies, including FSA, NRCS, RBS, RHS, and RUS to gather race, ethnicity, and gender information…

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Agreement of Understanding and Compliance with Civil Rights Laws

Agreement of Understanding and Compliance with Civil Rights Laws example.

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SF-425 Federal Financial Report

The SF-425 is the Federal Financial Report form. This is a requirement for all NIFA grants. Download the SF-425 Federal Financial Report Instructions To view the form below, you need Acrobat Reader. If you do not have…

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Commodity Board Submission Form

This topic submission form is for the NIFA Commodity Boards Topic Provision. This form is intended for eligible commodity boards to submit a topic to NIFA for potential inclusion in AFRI RFAs, as described in detail on the main…

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VMLRP Volunteer Panelist Questionnaire

Thank you for your interest, and indication of potential availability, to serve on a VMLRP panel! As a VMLRP panel volunteer, you should be aware that by submitting the form below you are not making a firm commitment to NIFA. In…

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Template 2 (list) - Prior Approval for Equipment Request

This template may be used by capacity grantees to prepare and submit prior approval for equipment requests for their capacity grants. Use of the template is not required — requests may be submitted in any form so long as the item name,…

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