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Newsletters
2021 NIFA Update Archives
NOTE: given the archival nature of this content, it is possible that some hyperlinks in previous versions of the NIFA Update may be broken.
Instructions
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…
Factsheets
ABIC Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions: Agriculture Business Innovation Center at an HBCU
Presentations
Developing a Comprehensive Civil Rights Training Program
Implementing an effective civil rights training program for your institution: Lessons from NIFA’s Civil Rights Working Group. For assistance with this document, please contact NIFA’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights. …
Factsheets
SF-425 in ezFedGrants Frequently Asked Questions
Beginning October 1, 2017, all NIFA capacity programs require an SF-425 report to be submitted through the ezFedGrants system. These are some frequently asked questions and their answers. SF-425 Financial Report Submission in…
Brochures
MSCFR & RREA Administrative Meeting Brochure
The 2021 McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research (MSCFR) and the Renewable Resources Extension Act (RREA) programs will hold two events (Fall and Spring) to identify opportunities, discuss challenges, and collaborate in…
Reports
Data Management Plan for NIFA-Funded Research, Education, and Extension Projects
NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science directly support the long-term prosperity and global preeminence of…
Factsheets
4-H and Positive Youth Development Factsheets
Factsheets outlining national 4-H organizational policy and regulations related to 4-H Program Development. These documents and fact sheets supersede previous guidance or policies that have been issued by 4-H National Headquarters,…
Factsheets
4-H Curriculum
External Resources https://4-h.org/resources/professionals/curriculum-development/ http://jyd.pitt.edu/ojs/jyd/article/view/171202FA001 https://campus.extension.org/enrol/index.php?id=1256 https://helping-youth-thrive.extension.org/…
Factsheets
4-H Resources
External Resources 4-H MOU 4-Her’s Stories Join 4-H https://4-hmilitarypartnerships.org/ https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ THRIVE MODEL
Brochures
Nutritional Security Webinar Series Flyer: Prioritizing Nutrition Security - Emerging Approaches in Research and Practice
Learn about emerging approaches to prioritizing nutrition security in research and practice at an upcoming webinar on Monday, September 27th from 3 – 4:30 p.m. EST (2 – 3:30 p.m. CST).
Brochures
Nutritional Security Webinar Series Speaker Bios: Prioritizing Nutrition Security - Emerging Approaches in Research and Practice
Prioritizing Nutrition Security - Emerging Approaches in Research and Practice: Speaker bios
Instructions
Nondiscrimination in Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance from USDA
This Departmental Regulation (DR) establishes the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy for ensuring programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance from USDA are in compliance with applicable civil…
Transcripts
Prioritizing Nutrition Security: NIFA’s Role in Cultivating Future Farmers and Ranchers - Webinar Transcript
Prioritizing Nutrition Security: NIFA’s Role in Cultivating Future Farmers and Ranchers, transcript of YouTube webinar.
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-21-004 Coronavirus FAQs
This FAQ covers the most commonly asked questions about impacts of the COVID-19 emergency on USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grants. NIFA continues to evaluate options and flexibilities related to coronavirus…
Instructions
Tribal Colleges Review Process Overview
NIFA's Tribal Colleges Review Process Overview. For assistance with this document, please contact NIFA’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights.
Instructions
Panel Composition Training Materials
Panel Composition Training Materials. A password is required for training materials. Please contact a member of the EOS for access.
Instructions
CYFAR 101 - National Outcomes, Logic Model and Common Measures
Planning for effective program evaluation is a critical component of ensuring efficacy of a program. There are numerous steps that are involved in planning a program evaluation, including understanding the needs of your program’s…
Transcripts
Prioritizing Nutrition Security: NIFA’s Nutrition Security Webinar Series Transcript - June 24, 2021
Prioritizing Nutrition Security: NIFA’s Nutrition Security Webinar Series Transcript - June 24, 2021
Instructions
Indirect Cost - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
These resources cover frequently asked questions surrounding indirect costs. NIFA award recipients needing additional assistance with indirect costs can email inquiries to RecipientsICPs@usda.gov .
Factsheets
NIFA Peer Review Process for Competitive Grant Applications
NIFA reviews all applications accepted into the individual competitive programs through the peer review process. The following description of that process portrays general concepts that are shared among NIFA competitive grants…
Webinars
Grant Writing Basics Webinar Documents
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) equal opportunity staff has collaborated with two of its recipients of financial assistance to provide a training on best practices in developing…
