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Capacity Prior Approval for Equipment FAQs
An updated Frequently Asked Questions associated with the prior approval for equipment requirements implemented for capacity grantees in FY 2023. The FAQ contains information about the requirements, types of general and special purpose…
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Uniform Guidance Time and Effort Reporting FAQ
A summary of the requirements for Time and Effort Reporting documentation in the Uniform Guidance along with Frequently Asked Questions received by NIFA.
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October 24, 2016 Memorandum to 1890s: Clarification on use of Qualifying Educational Expenses as match
October 24, 2016 Memorandum issued by NIFA OGFM Deputy Director, to 1890 Land-Grant University Presidents, Provosts, 1890 Extension Administrators, and 1890 Agricultural Research Directors with the Subject Line: Clarification on Use of…
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1862 Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements
Overview of NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements for 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities
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1890 NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements
Overview of NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements for 1890 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities.
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Insular Area NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements
Overview of NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements for Insular Areas
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Insular Areas Grant Administrative and Fiscal Requirements
Overview of NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements for Insular Areas
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VMLRP Request for Applications 2019
Applications for the FY2019 VMLRP RFA must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 12, 2019. Applications received after this deadline will normally not be considered for funding (see Part IV, C. of this RFA). The…
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FY 2019 Congressional Actions
Information related to NIFA's FY 2019 Budget. The "FY 2019 Consolidated Appropriations Table" document shows funding in the 2019 Consolidated Appropriations as compared to the 2019 President's Budget and the 2018 Consolidated…
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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 …
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NIFA Grants.gov Application Guide Location
Occasionally we receive questions about where to find the NIFA Grants.gov Application Guide that is referred to in our Requests for Applications. Please follow the steps below to access this valuable document that provides additional…
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NIFA DOI Indirect Cost Rate Instructions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has entered into a working relationship with the U.S. Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center (IBC) to issue negotiated indirect cost…
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REE Reasonable Accommodation Procedures
In accordance with updated regulations found in Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, this P&P outlines the procedures for providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities & the new requirement to provide…
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VMLRP Request for Applications
Applications and recommendations for the FY 2021 VMLRP RFA must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 16, 2021. Applications and recommendations received after this deadline will not be considered for funding…
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VMLRP Taxes and 1099G Document
The following information is provided to VMLRP recipients about potential tax liability and Form 1099-G. This resource is meant to be informative in nature, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional tax advice. …
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GusNIP FAQs
The frequently asked questions links and file below will answer many questions about GusNIP Nutrition Incentive Projects, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) Policy, GusNIP Training,…
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Food Loss and Waste | Template for Agency Action
Food Loss and Waste. A template for agency action.
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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.
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VMLRP Fact Sheet
Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP), authorized by the National Veterinary Medical Services Act (NVMSA), helps qualified veterinarians offset a significant portion of the debt incurred in pursuit of their veterinary…
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Reasonable Accommodations and Accessibility for Individuals Disabilities
Reasonable Accommodations and Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities training.For assistance with this document, please contact NIFA’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights.
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NIFA Policy Guide 2021 Update Webinar Presentation
The latest updates to the NIFA Policy Guide in a 508 compliant 2021 Webinar Presentation.
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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.
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Sample Language to Request De Minimis Indirect Cost Rate
This resource is a sample memo intended for a direct recipient of a NIFA award who is eligible and elects to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate. For documentation purposes, NIFA requests the eligible direct recipient…
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NIFA Civil Rights Training
The objective of this training is to explain equal opportunity notification requirements and explore outreach activities as a component of civil rights compliance in NIFA-funded programs and activities. A password is required for…
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Panel Composition Training Materials
Panel Composition Training Materials. A password is required for training materials. Please contact a member of the EOS for access.