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NIFA-5-3d-NIFA SBIR/STTR Programs Terms and Conditions 01.27.23

Updated Small Business Innovation Research Terms and Conditions for FY 2023, effective January 27, 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…

Instructions

AFRI Sustainable Agricultural Systems RFA Frequently Asked Questions

These are some Frequently Asked Questions about the AFRI Sustainable Agricultural Systems program.

Factsheets

National Awards for Excellence

The National Awards for Excellence in College and University Teaching in the Food and Agricultural Sciences program recognizes outstanding college faculty in agriculture, natural resources, veterinary and human sciences. This program…

Reports

FY 2021 Allocation and Matching

FY 2021 data on the amount of funds awarded and matching requirements for 1862 and 1890 capacity grant recipients.

Official Documents & Guidelines

Fellowships/Scholarships Entry/Exit Form

The Fellowships/Scholarships Entry Form NIFA-2025 (OMB No. 0524-0039) to report on individual student beneficiaries.

Factsheets

National and Multi-state 4-H Event Approval

National and Multi-state 4-H Event Approval

Webinars

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 food…

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 activities…

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, the…

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…

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.

Tools

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:…

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…

Instructions

Archived EFNEP Request for Applications

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) request for applications (RFAs) for Fiscal Years 2015 - 2022 may be viewed below. EFNEP institutions have four years to spend down appropriated funds, and maintain compliance with…

Reports

NIFA's Affirmative Action Plan

To capture agencies’ affirmative action plan for persons with disabilities (PWD) and persons with targeted disabilities (PWTD), EEOC regulations (29 C.F.R. § 1614.203(e)) and MD-715 require agencies to describe how their affirmative…

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

GusNIP Listening Session NIFA hosted a listening session on October 20, 2021 to collect stakeholder feedback, through oral and written comments, regarding all aspects of the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which…

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