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Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-13-001 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…
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-19-001 Official NIFA Identifier
The official NIFA identifier was updated in November 2020 and is now comprised of the USDA logo with NIFA signature lockup. Per NIFA regulations and guidelines, it is expected that grantees use NIFA’s official identifier in…
Presentations
2014 - Annual Project Directors Meeting for USDA BRAG Program
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) hosted the 2014 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants Program (BRAG) Annual Project…
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-15-006 NIFA Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement
This is the NIFA Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement signed by NIFA's Director, Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy on September 2, 2014. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not…
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-15-007 NIFA Harassment Policy Statement
This is the NIFA Harassment Policy Statement signed by NIFA's Director, Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy on December 13, 2012. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the…
Webinars
GusNIP Webinars
The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) brings together stakeholders from various parts of the food and healthcare systems.
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-17-007 NIFA Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
This is the NIFA Equal Employment Opportunity Statement signed by NIFA's Director, Dr. Ramaswamy, on September 22, 2017. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to…
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-17-008 NIFA Sexual Harassment Policy Statement
This is the NIFA Sexual Harassment Policy Statement, signed by NIFA's Director, Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy, on September 22, 2017. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to…
Webinars
RNECE Webinar
The objectives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (SNAP & EFNEP): Regional Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Centers of Excellence (RNECE), the eligibility criteria,…
Presentations
Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification Listening Session for FY 2013 RFA
A webinar-style public listening session was held Dec. 12, 2012, to collect stakeholder input on the Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification (YFSEC) competitive grants program. Listening sessions help NIFA’s leaders address…
Reports
Aligning and Elevating University-Based Low-Income Nutrition Education
The nation's Land-Grant University Cooperative Extension System (LGU-CES) is committed to ensuring that low-income populations have a safe, affordable, and healthy food supply. Two low-income nutrition education programs that are core…
Reports
Development of a Questionnaire to Assess the Dietary Behavior of Low-Income Populations
This report describes the development of a short, standardized assessment of dietary behaviors associated with dietary quality for use with the food assistance eligible and recipient populations across the United States. The…
Reports
Extension Research Proposals "Improving SNAP-Ed Programs and Evaluations"
The goal of this funding initiative was to support research projects that would provide direct benefit to the delivery or evaluation of SNAP-Ed programs. The findings and recommendations are being disseminated directly to SNAP-Ed…
Reports
SNAP-Ed 2010 National LGU Report
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education through the Land-Grant University System for FY2010 Report was created in response to an identified need for baseline data from the final year, FY 2010, prior to enactment of…
Reports
FSNE 2005 National LGU Report and 2006 Nutrition Portfolio
This is the second national report for Food Stamp Nutrition Education (FSNE) (currently known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed)) within the Cooperative Extension/Land-Grant University System. The…
Reports
FSNE 2002 National LGU/CES Report
The 2002 Food Stamp Nutrition Education within the Cooperative Extension/Land-Grant University System is the first national report for Food Stamp Nutrition Education (FSNE) (currently known as the Supplemental Nutrition Education…
Reports
FSNE 2003 - 1890 LGU Report
The Families, 4-H and Nutrition unit of the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES) commissioned this important report documenting the many contributions and the unique opportunities of the 1890 Land…
Reports
Community Nutrition Education (CNE) Logic Model
The Community Nutrition Education (CNE) Logic Model applies a socio-ecological approach to support a broad continuum of intervention strategies and outcomes over time. The three levels of intervention are: individual, family, or…
Reports
2015 NIFA Response to the Plan of Work (POW) Panel of Experts Final Report
The Plan of Work (POW) Panel of Experts convened on June 16-18, 2015, and was composed of representatives from Land-Grant Universities (LGUs) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The Panel identified streamlining…
Reports
Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998
Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998
Reports
Interim Administrative Guidance published in Federal Register
Interim Administrative Guidance published in Federal Register
Reports
Animal Breeding Awards - AFRI
Attached are the awards made in both 2013 and 2014 listed under their respective programs.
Reports
2015 Plan of Work Panel of Experts Final Report
The Plan of Work (POW) Panel of Experts convened on June 16-18, 2015, and was composed of representatives from Land-Grant Universities (LGUs) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The Panel identified streamlining…
Reports
National 4-H & Youth Development Outcomes & Indicators
National 4-H & Youth Development Outcomes & Indicators