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Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-19-005 NLGCA Eligibility Flow Chart

The Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCU) institution designation must be requested and approved by NIFA in order to receive the designation. NIFA supports agricultural programs at eligible institutions through the Capacity…

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NIFA-15-014 Commercial, For-Profit Indirect Cost Training Two Rate Method

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture conducted a training on commercial, for-profit indirect costs, for the two rate method. The training covered similarities to the one rate method, the differences from the one rate method,…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-14-002 Indirect Cost Rate Proposal Cover Page

Cover letter for indirect cost rate proposals for for-profit and non-profit organizations. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-15-013 Non-Profit Indirect Cost Training Two Rate Method

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture conducted a training on non-profit indirect costs, for the two rate method. The training covered similarities to the one rate method, the differences from the one rate method, what the…

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NIFA-19-015 Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) 2019 Terms and Conditions

Updated Small Business Innovation Research Terms and Conditions for FY 2020, effective October 1, 2019. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in…

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NIFA-19-013 Capacity Award Terms and Conditions October 2019

Updated Capacity programs terms and conditions for FY 2020, effective October 1, 2019. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This…

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NIFA-19-012 NIFA Research-Agency Specific, October 2019

Updated research terms and conditions for FY 2020, effective 10/1/2019. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This document is…

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NIFA-19-018 EFNEP Integration of Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change Efforts

EFNEP policies, procedures, and guidelines are developed and updated periodically based on federal legislation and regulations, stakeholder expertise and experience, and emerging trends and priorities. These documents ensure program…

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NIFA-20-004 NIFA Industrial Hemp FAQs

The following information about the USDA Hemp Production Program and USDA NIFA industrial hemp research is being provided since the 2018 Farm Bill was signed into law and implementation of 2018 Farm Bill provisions by USDA.*Disclaimer:…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-18-003 NIFA Annual Monthly ASAP Accounts Suspension Schedule FY 2018

This is the NIFA Annual Monthly Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) Accounts Suspension Schedule for FY 2018. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to…

Factsheets

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.

Factsheets

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.

Presentations

NIFA Policy Guide 2021 Update Webinar Presentation

The latest updates to the NIFA Policy Guide in a 508 compliant 2021 Webinar Presentation.

Presentations

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…

Presentations

Prioritizing Nutrition Security: NIFA’s Role in Cultivating Future Farmers and Ranchers

Prioritizing Nutrition Security: NIFA’s Role in Cultivating Future Farmers and Ranchers

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Title IX Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Sex Training

This presentation training provides an overview of common Title IX compliance issues in NIFA funded programs and activities, including sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination based on sex. For assistance with this document…

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National and Multi-state 4-H Event Approval

National and Multi-state 4-H Event Approval

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4-H Curriculum

External Resourceshttp://4-h.org/professionals/curriculum-development/http://jyd.pitt.edu/ojs/jyd/article/view/171202FA001https://campus.extension.org/enrol/index.php?id=1256https://helping-youth-thrive.extension.org/https://access…

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4-H Resources

External Resources 4-H Access, Equity, and Belonging 4-H MOU 4-Her’s Stories Join 4-H https://4-hmilitarypartnerships.org/ https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ THRIVE MODEL

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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.

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

ABIC Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Agriculture Business Innovation Center at an HBCU

Presentations

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA)

The goals of the DEIA Team work are to enhance research and investment in communities to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility; help reduce barriers to access and advance opportunities for underserved communities; and…

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