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Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP)

The Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP), is a secure, web-based electronic payment and information system that allows federal agencies to administer funds. The system allows for streamlined operations at no charge to…

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WebNEERS: Planning, Evaluation, and Reporting

The Web-Based Nutrition Education Evaluation and Reporting System (WebNEERS) is a secure system designed, hosted, and maintained by Clemson University. It was launched in October 2012 as an update to the legacy system, the Nutrition…

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NIFA Reporting System

NIFA has established the NIFA Reporting System (NRS) in collaboration with Land-Grant Universities and other partners. This tool provides data management and reporting for capacity funded research projects and Extension programs. …

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EFNEP Overview & Impact Brochure

EFNEP consistently demonstrates strong results. Obesity, poor health, and limited physical activity are major health concerns. EFNEP improves the health and well-being of limited resource families and youth…

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Community Nutrition Education Brochure

Obesity, poor nutrition, and limited physical activity are major health concerns. Unfortunately, poor health is found more often in limited resource and minority audiences who have limited access…

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2015 Asian American and Pacific Islander Brochure

The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) population is projected to reach 35.6 million in the next 40 years, making it the fastest growing racial group in the country. They provide innumerable contributions to the agriculture and…

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Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Brochure

Read this page in Spanish.NIFA administers the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR-STTR) programs, which focus on projects that enhance American…

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Global Engagement Opportunities

NIFA is committed to strengthening American agriculture through global engagement. Applicants to NIFA's programs have opportunities to include international collaborations or activities within their proposals.

Videos

Leading Large Transdisciplinary Projects: Insights from the Authors

The authors of the Leading Large Transdisciplinary Projects Addressing Social-Ecological Systems primer provide insights on developing, managing, and completing large social-ecological systems projects. The videos present lessons…

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Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Video

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is implementing a new process to simplify the time and effort required to apply for a continuation award. NIFA staff implemented the change using a Continuous Process Improvement …

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4-H Overview

4-H has a rich history of being a leader in positive youth development experiences for more than a century. The tie with land-grant universities and the U.S. Department of Agriculture assures a research and science base to the program…

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How 4-H is Implemented

From the very beginning it was intended that the Cooperative Extension Service would provide for the teaching of youth. Funding for Cooperative Extension programs, including 4-H, conducted by the land-grant universities is…

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4-H Guiding Principles

The 4-H Guiding Principles document lists effective practices of the guiding principles for positive youth development that underlie all 4-H Youth Development programming.

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4-H Programming Partnerships

The following partnerships are with Cooperative Extension Service 4-H professionals at the land-grant universities and representatives from National 4-H Council. The Division of Youth and 4-H works with these partners to provide…

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Programa de Investigación e Innovación para Pequeñas Empresas

Read this page in English. El Instituto Nacional de Alimentación y Agricultura (NIFA, por sus siglas en inglés) administra el programa SBIR del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), el cual se centra en proyectos…

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How to get a USDA eAuthenticaion Level 2 Account

This video provides step-by-step instructions for how to obtain a USDA eAuthentication (eAuth) Level 2 Account. This is a necessary step for any NIFA customer or partner who needs to use the ezFedGrants system, as you must first…

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Panel Manager Orientation

As a panel manager, you are a temporary NIFA employee and are required to complete a training package.

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MSCFR & RREA Administrative Meeting Brochure

The 2021 McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research (MSCFR) and the Renewable Resources Extension Act (RREA) programs will hold two events (Fall and Spring) to identify opportunities, discuss challenges, and collaborate in…

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Nutritional Security Webinar Series Flyer: Prioritizing Nutrition Security - Emerging Approaches in Research and Practice

Learn about emerging approaches to prioritizing nutrition security in research and practice at an upcoming webinar on Monday, September 27th from 3 – 4:30 p.m. EST (2 – 3:30 p.m. CST).

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Nutritional Security Webinar Series Speaker Bios: Prioritizing Nutrition Security - Emerging Approaches in Research and Practice

Prioritizing Nutrition Security - Emerging Approaches in Research and Practice: Speaker bios

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NIFA Social Media Communications Toolkit: February 2022

To download these NIFA Social Media Toolkit images, click the .zip file link located at the bottom of the page Overarching Theme: Black History Month 2022 National Theme: Black Health and Wellness This theme acknowledges the legacy…

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NIFA Social Media Communications Toolkit: March 2022

To download these NIFA Social Media Toolkit images, click the .zip file link located at the bottom of the page Overarching Theme: National Women’s History Month This month's toolkit will highlight NIFA's work supporting women…

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NIFA FY 2022 President's Budget Proposal

Discretionary funding totaling $1.96 billion will support high-priority issues, including a $700 million investment in America’s flagship agricultural science competitive grants program. The document describes the funding proposed in…

Speeches

National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and Association of Public and Land-grant Universities Memorial Lecture Series

Each year the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) joins with the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) to sponsor a lecture presented at the APLU Annual Meeting. The lecture honors one of the three most…

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NIFA Social Media Communications Toolkit June 2022

Here's a sample of what's included in our social media toolkit. To download the entire collection, click the .zip file link located at the bottom of the page June Overarching Theme: Agriculture is Everywhere National Dairy Month …

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