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VMLRP Applicants
This page provides information and useful links for those veterinarians interested in applying for a VMLRP award. It is strongly encouraged to work through the links below to prepare and submit an application. Please review the…
Reports
EFNEP 2018 National Impact Report
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) consistently demonstrates strong results. Annual data confirms graduates improve their diets, improve their nutrition practices, stretch their food dollars farther, handle…
Brochures
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Brochure
Read this page in Spanish. NIFA administers the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR-STTR) programs, which focus on projects that enhance American…
Instructions
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…
Instructions
4-H Multi-State & National Events Applications & Guidelines
Select from the following 4-H Events Resources
Factsheets
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…
Reports
AFRI 2020 Annual Review
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is NIFA's flagship competitive grants program. The purpose is to support research, education, and extension work that address key problems of national and regional importance in…
Instructions
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.
Reports
FY2023 Congressional Actions
Information related to NIFA's FY 2023 Budget. The "FY 2023 Enacted NIFA Analysis - Agriculture Appropriation" document shows FY 2023 Agriculture Appropriations for the Enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act. On December 29, 2022,…
Maps
Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and HSIs with Hispanic-Serving Agricultural College and Universities (HSACU) Certification
To be recognized as an HSI, institutions must have a minimum of 25 percent Hispanic enrollment. Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs) are represented. In addition to the enrollment requirement, a HSACU must…
Newsletters
2022 NIFA Update Archives
December December 21, 2022 December 14, 2022 December 7, 2022 November November 30, 2022 November 23, 2022 November 16, 2022 November 9, 2022 November 2, 2022 October October 26, 2022 October 19, 2022 October 12, 2022 October 5, 2022…
Instructions
Food Safety Outreach Program Tip Sheets
The Food Safety Outreach Program tip sheets are resources designed for applicants in the development of proposed applications.
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-21-003 Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) List
This Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) list is a listing of all NIFA-certified NLGCA institutions. This list is updated with newly certified Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture on a regular basis. Certified NLGCA…
Infographics
Youth Development Infographics
These infographics highlight various aspects of NIFA's work in positive youth development.
Official Documents & Guidelines
EFNEP Technology Guidelines
This document includes the EFNEP Technology Guidelines reviewed in June 2022.
Presentations
GusNIP Listening Session
NIFA hosted a listening session on October 20, 2021 to collect stakeholder feedback
Reports
EFNEP Program Policy
EFNEP policies are developed and updated periodically based on federal legislation and regulations, stakeholder expertise and experience, and emerging trends and priorities. EFNEP policies ensure program fidelity and accountability,…
Instructions
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…
Forms
4-H Name and Emblem Application
For more information about the 4-H Name and Emblem, contact Division Director, Youth and 4-H.
Instructions
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…
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-19-005 NLGCA Eligibility Flow Chart
The Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCU) institution designation must be requested and approved by NIFA in order to receive the designation. NIFA supports agricultural programs at eligible institutions through the Capacity…
Forms
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 the…
Brochures
Programa de Investigación e Innovación para Pequeñas Empresas
Read this page in English. El Instituto Nacional de Alimentación y Agricultura (NIFA, por sus siglas en inglés) administra el programa SBIR del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), el cual se centra en proyectos…
Instructions
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.
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-5-7a Official List of Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities
The institutions listed here are granted HSACU certification by the Secretary and are eligible for HSACU programs for a one year period, starting from the date of publication. Institutions are listed alphabetically under the state of…