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Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA)

A NIFA-certified Non-Land-Grant College of Agriculture (NLGCA) designation enables an institution to satisfy the eligibility requirement for the Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture program as well as a…

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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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NIFA-5-3a-NIFA Research Terms and Conditions 5/14/2022, Corrected 10/23/2023

Updated NIFA Research Terms and Conditions Effective 5/14/2022, Corrected 10/23/2023*Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This document…

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NIFA-5-3b-NIFA Capacity Award Terms and Conditions 05.14.2022

Updated Capacity Award Terms and Conditions 05.14.2022 *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 intended only to provide…

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NIFA-5-3c-NIFA 1890s Facilities Award Terms and Conditions 05.14.2022

Updated 1890s Facilities Award Terms and Conditions 05.14.2022 *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 intended only to…

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NIFA-5-3d-NIFA SBIR Award Terms and Conditions 05.14.2022

Updated SBIR Award Terms and Conditions 05.14.2022 *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 intended only to provide clarity…

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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…

Official Documents & Guidelines

EFNEP Volunteer Guidelines

This document includes the EFNEP Volunteer Guidelines reviewed in September 2022.

Official Documents & Guidelines

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children – National Workforce Strategy Development (NWWSD) - 2023 Frequently Asked Questions

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children – National Workforce Strategy Development (NWWSD) - Frequently Asked Questions

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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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NIFA-5-3b-NIFA Capacity Award Terms and Conditions 05.9.2023

Updated Capacity Award Terms and Conditions 05.9.2023, corrected September 2023 version *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-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…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-5-3b-NIFA Capacity Award Terms and Conditions 09.2023

Updated Capacity Award Terms and Conditions 09.2023*Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This document isintended only to provide clarity to…

Official Documents & Guidelines

National 4-H Week 2023

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has proclaimed October 1-7 as National 4-H Week! 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the United States – a network of 500,000 volunteers and 3,500 4-H professionals that provides…

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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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Title VI Fact Sheet (Arabic)

Title VI Fact Sheet (Arabic)

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