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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Title IX is a law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity.

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ABIC Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Agriculture Business Innovation Center at an HBCU

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Animal Topic Page Resources

Raising livestock and producing animal products is a multi-billion-dollar-per-year industry and a significant part of U.S. agriculture. Research, education, and extension activities are continually changing to address new challenges…

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AFRI 2019 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…

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VSGP Reports and Statistics

The annual reports and historical report provide information about the applications, awards, and designated veterinary shortage areas for each fiscal year in the Veterinary Services Grant. For further information, contact: VSGP…

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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…

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Equipment Grants Program (EGP) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The Equipment Grant Program (EGP) serves to increase access to shared-use special purpose equipment/instruments for fundamental and applied research for use in the food and agricultural sciences programs at institutions of higher…

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NIFA and ERS Virtual Career Expo Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

NIFA and ERS Virtual Career Expo Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from the individual Breakout Sessions and an additional FAQs resource page created as a result of the unrecorded NIFA National Program Leader session.Date of Virtual…

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AFRI Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants for New Investigators FAQs

These frequently asked questions are about Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) grants for New Investigators. For more information about all FASE grants, see the AFRI FASE & EPSCoR Program website.

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Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) FAQs - 2021

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) for NIFA's Crop Protection and Pest Management Competitive Grants Program - Funding Year 2021

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SNAP-Ed FY 2019 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education Infographic

SNAP-Ed FY 2019 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education Infographic. Findings from FY 2019 Impacts Survey.

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NIFA Civil Rights Compliance Review Schedule for FY 2022-2025

USDA-NIFA 1862/1890 Institution Review Schedule

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Grant Writing Poster

Poster highlight grant writing resources.

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American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment (ARPTAI) Program Resources and FAQs

This resource document offers information related to the American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment Competitive Grant Program

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Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) Overview Factsheet

Overview of Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) activities, progress, and funding.

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20 Tips for Grant Writing Success

20 Tips for Grant Writing Success from NIFA Communications

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2021 NIFA Year in Review Factsheet

2021 NIFA Year in Review Factsheet

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1890 Land-grant University Initiatives Factsheet

1890 Land-grant University Initiatives Factsheet

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Climate Change Fact Sheet

Farmers, ranchers and landowners are facing one of the most pressing issues in food and fiber production: a rapidly changing climate. Extreme weather events involving temperature, rain, wind, and fire are occurring more frequently…

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Nutrition Security Fact Sheet

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) supports nutrition security -- having physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets dietary needs and food preferences for an active…

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Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education (HSI) Program Fact Sheet

The Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education (HSI) Program strengthens the ability of HSIs to carry out higher education programs to attract, retain, and graduate outstanding students capable of enhancing the nation's food, agriculture,…

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Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems (A1712) FAQs

A1712 Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food And Agricultural Systems Frequently Asked Questions

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NERAOC Conference Attendee Resources 2023

The annual National Extension and Research Administrative Officers Conference (NERAOC) provides a venue for professional development, information sharing, and networking to state Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station,…

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Goals for a Hunger Free Community

These action steps were compiled by the House Select Committee on Hunger, chaired by Rep. Tony Hall (D-OH). In 1992, a “sense of the Congress” resolution (H.Con.Res. 302) was passed endorsing these steps and encouraging communities to…

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Title VI Fact Sheet

Title VI Fact Sheet

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