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Extension of Comment Period for Reform of Federal Policies Relating to Grants and Cooperative Agreements; Cost Principles and Administrative Requirements (Including Single Audit Act)

The Notice extends the opportunity to comment on a previous publication (February 1, 2013; 78 FR 7282) of a notice entitled, "Reform of Federal Policies Relating to Grants and Cooperative Agreements; Cost Principles and…

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Reform of Federal Policies Relating to Grants and Cooperative Agreements; Cost Principles and Administrative Requirements (Including Single Audit Act)

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is requesting input regarding proposed changes in federal policies that relate to grants and cooperative agreements. On February 1, 2013, OMB published a notice in the Federal Register entitled…

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Federal Register Notice Regarding the Protection of Human Subjects

A Federal Register notice of interest was published on Thursday, September 1, 2011 (76 FR 54408) by the Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in coordination with the Office of Science and…

Instructions

1890 Facilities Program Terms and Conditions, August 2010

These terms and conditions apply to awards under the Facilities Program.

Instructions

1890 Facilities Program Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions apply to awards under the Facilities Program.

Instructions

Guidance for AFRI Reviewers

Please read the Guidance for AFRI Reviewers for reviews of FY 2021 and FY 2022 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative applications. This document provides insight into the review process and helpful guidelines for AFRI reviewers…

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General Grant Writing Tips for Success

This tip sheet was developed to aid in the preparation of competitive grant proposals.

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…

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Guidance on Federal Human Resources and Benefits for Cooperative Extension Service

For information on Federal policies and procedures that support the Cooperative Extension Service please contact: Sonny Barber Personnel & Data Information Specialist Human Resources Branch USDA, ARS, AFM National Capital Region…

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AFRI Stakeholder Feedback

To improve the quality of the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program, NIFA continuously solicits stakeholder feedback in each of its Request for Applications (RFA) and may hold public meetings or solicit public…

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2014 Community Food Project Grants

2014 Community Food Project Grants project descriptions.

Instructions

Integrated Programs' Logic Model Planning Process

The logic model is a planning tool to improve the quality of an integrated research, education, and extension project proposal. Below are links to a few web resources that describe logic models and how to use them. Many others are…

Instructions

Flow Chart for AFRI Strengthening Grant Eligibility

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Strengthening Grants are limited to:Small and mid-sized or minority-serving degree-granting institutions that previously had limited institutional success for receiving federal funds…

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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…

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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…

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Diagram of AFRI FASE and EPSCoR Funding

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants strengthen science capabilities in research, education, and/or extension programs. FASE Grants are designed to help…

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Civil Rights Laws, Authorities, and Regulations

Civil Rights Laws, Authorities, and Regulations Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII Civil Rights Act of 1991 Title IX, Education…

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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…

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POW Final Guidelines - Federal Register Notice

POW Final Guidelines - Federal Register Notice

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AFRI Interagency Programs

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative works with other federal agencies in the United States to fund and support projects of mutual interest through Requests for Applications. Current and past interagency programs include: …

Instructions

REEport Quick Guide: How to Submit a Final Report

On this page, you will find step-by-step instructions on how to submit a final report in REEport. For comprehensive REEport instructions, see the REEport User Guide.

Instructions

REEport Quick Guide: How to Submit a Progress Report

On this page, you will find step-by-step instructions on how to submit a progress report in REEport. For comprehensive REEport instructions, see the REEport User Guide.

Instructions

REEport Quick Guide: How to Submit a Project Initiation

On this page, you will find step-by-step instructions on how to submit a project initiation in REEport. For comprehensive REEport instructions, see the REEport User Guide.

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NIFA Equal Opportunity Staff Factsheet

This factsheet provides an overview of the responsibilities of the NIFA Equal Opportunity Staff (EOS).

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USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement

This is the USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement, signed by the USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack on July 24, 2013.

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