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Instructions
NIFA Instructions on Returning Funds to ASAP
Request a copy of the slide deck: How to Return Funds to NIFA via ASAP.
Webinars
February 2017 IFSN Seminar
Best practices for National Institute of Food and Agriculture funding success: A twenty-year perspectiveOn February 23, 2017, Dr. Lee-Ann Jaykus, North Carolina State University, presented “Best practices for National Institute…
Webinars
Environmental Impacts of Antibiotic Use in Livestock with Global Implications & Intervention Strategies - IFSN Seminar
Dr. Douglas Call, Interim Director, Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health presented Environmental Impacts of Antibiotic Use in Livestock with Global Implications & Intervention Strategies from 10-11am Eastern on 13 April 2016…
Instructions
General Terms and Conditions
This document, version dated March 2016, provides National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) general terms and conditions that apply to all research and research-related awards (i.e., research, education, and extension…
Webinars
Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program 2017 Grant Applicant Outreach Webinar
The Rural Health and Safety Education (RHSE) program proposals are expected to be community-based, outreach education programs, such as those conducted through Human Science extension outreach, that provides individuals and families…
Instructions
AFRI Water for Agriculture Challenge Area Frequently Asked Questions
This document addresses some of the most frequently asked questions about the AFRI Water for Agriculture Challenge Area and general application information.
Presentations
Small and Medium-Sized Farms
This program area priority within the Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities (AERC) program area seeks applications to address priorities and related issues focusing on the development and/or adoption of new models to assist…
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Rural Economic Development
This program area priority within the Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities (AERC) program supports rigorous theoretical and empirical efforts to create and examine innovative approaches for advancing economic opportunities for…
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Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
This program area priority within the Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities (AERC) program area examines the interrelationship of natural resources and the environment with agriculture and rural communities. Research…
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Social Implications of Food and Agriculture Technologies
This program area priority within the Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities (AERC) program area supports the examination of the social implications of technology as a form of technology assessment that anticipates the…
Instructions
VMLRP Frequently Asked Questions
The frequently asked questions may assist you in commonly asked questions regarding the VMLRP program, shortage nomination form, award process and other resources. If you have additional questions, please email us: VMLRP.Click a…
Instructions
VMLRP External Peer Review Panel - Reviewer Information
Please reference the document below for information that describes the selection process, roles, and responsibilities of volunteers who served on VMLRP “Nomination Panels” or “Award Panels” during the past program cycle. …
Instructions
NIFA Policy Guide Comment Resolution Matrix
NIFA posted a draft version of the 2018 guide for public review and comment in June 2018. OGFM reviewed all comments submitted and made edits to the Policy Guide where appropriate. In cases where comments were not…
Instructions
Aging-Related Programs Developed and/or Delivered by Extension
The Land-Grant University and Cooperative Extension System is responsible for the development of many programs that contribute to the quality of life of Older Americans. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) supports…
Instructions
FY 18 Capacity Grant Guidance Letter
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIF A), like the rest of the Federal Government, is funded under a temporary FY 2018 Continuing Resolution (CR). Funding levels available to support our programs during the CR were…
Webinars
January 2018 IFSN Seminar
On January 17, 2018, Dr. Joseph R. Sharkey presented a webinar titled “Why (and How) to Target Mexican-Heritage Fathers in a Family-Centered Program to Improve Nutrition and Increase Physical Activity among Their Children”. This…
Instructions
Post Award Compliance Reviews
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) conducts post award compliance reviews to meet the agency’s responsibility under the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) to provide reasonable assurance that its…
Webinars
February 2018 IFSN Seminar
On February 12, 2018, Dr. Faith M. Oi presented a webinar titled “Integrated Pest Management with Special Considerations for Food Safety”. This seminar has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 1.0 Continuing…
Instructions
Grantee Enrollment for Recipients New to ASAP
This resource illustrates the steps for the enrollment of a grantee, new to ASAP. ASAP is a role based application.
Instructions
ASAP Payment Process for NIFA Grantees
This simple flowchart illustrates the ASAP Payment Process for NIFA Grantees who are new to ASAP. There are 10 steps some of which are the responsibility of NIFA, the Recipient Organization, or ASAP and provide the process from the…
Webinars
Fiscal Year 2018 DEG and RIIA/AGFEI Webinar
On February 7, 2018, Dr. Joyce Parker presented an informational webinar about the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Request for Application (RFA) for the following programs.Resident Instruction Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education…
Instructions
Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 10.500 Change
Effective Fiscal Year (FY) 2019, capacity and competitive extension programs will see a change in their Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance number. Currently all housed under 10.500, extension programs will be receiving their own…
Instructions
DRAFT Learning Definition
This document provides a theoretical definition of learning from the positive youth development framework. It is grounded in scholarly literature and strives to balance constructivist and sociocultural perspectives. It provides…
Presentations
2016 - Annual Project Directors Meeting for USDA BRAG Program
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) hosted the 2016 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants Program (BRAG) Annual Project…
