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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…
Instructions
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 -…
Instructions
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…
Instructions
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…
Instructions
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. …
Reports
Capacity Program Allocation and Matching
Data on the amount of funds awarded and matching requirements for 1862 and 1890 capacity grant recipients.
Factsheets
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.
Reports
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…
Brochures
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…
Brochures
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…
Brochures
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…
Factsheets
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.
Brochures
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.
Instructions
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…
Forms
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
December December 13, 2023 December 6, 2023 November November 29, 2023 November 15, 2023 November 8, 2023 November 1, 2023 October October 25, 2023 October 18, 2023 October 11, 2023 October 4, 2023 September September 27, 2023…
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…
Instructions
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
Factsheets
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…
Instructions
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…
Forms
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.
