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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.

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NIFA-16-001 Distributed Peer Review Pilot in Foundational Program

distributed peer-review (DPR)Traditional peer review uses third-party reviewers (either individual and fully independent reviews or a convened panel of reviewers). Distributed peer review allocates (or distributes) reviewing…

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…

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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…

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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.&nbsp…

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NIFA-20-016 NIFA Federal Assistance Policy Guide

This document provides information about the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant process and its associated authorities and NIFA’s responsibilities. The Office of Grants and Financial Management (OGFM) maintains…

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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…

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NIFA-18-018 RREA Strategic Plan FY 2018-2022

To inform the 2018–2022 strategic plan, a national survey of rangeland and forestry Extension personnel was conducted, with the primary purpose of identifying emerging issues faced by private forest and rangeland owners/managers…

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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…

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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…

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NIFA-17-009 Capacity Award Terms and Conditions Dec 2017

Capacity Award Terms and Conditions, December 2017. *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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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

Official Documents & Guidelines

EFNEP Technology Guidelines

This document includes the EFNEP Technology Guidelines reviewed in June 2022.

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-17-006 EFNEP Volunteer Policy Resources

These documents include the June 2017 EFNEP Volunteer Policy and the June 2017 EFNEP Volunteer Criteria. *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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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…

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FY2017 EFNEP RFA

FY2017 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) RFA

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FY 2016 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) RFA

FY 2016 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) RFA

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FY 2015 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) RFA

Although no new awards will be made in fiscal year (FY) 2015 for the AFRI Sustainable Bioenergy Challenge Area, NIFA will support and advance ongoing research, education, and extension in the Sustainable Bioenergy Program through…

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National Wild Turkey Federation Memorandum of Understanding

This cooperative effort will enhance coopering in planning, coordinating, and developing wildlife information exchange procedures and education programs of mutual interest to sustain and enhance natural resources for the economic,…

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