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NIFA-17-005 Federal Regulations for Intellectual Property

Regulations governing Intellectual Property from the Code of Federal Regulations.*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…

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NIFA-15-018 EPSCoR Terms and Conditions

The Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) has program-specific terms and conditions.*Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public…

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NIFA-18-011 Indirect Costs - Frequently Asked Questions

Indirect Costs - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) *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…

Transcripts

Centers of Excellence Transcript 8/27 and 9/3/2015

Centers of Excellence Transcript 8/27 and 9/3/2015.

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Fellowships/Scholarships Entry/Exit Form

The Fellowships/Scholarships Entry Form NIFA-2025 (OMB No. 0524-0039) to report on individual student beneficiaries.

Transcripts

VSGP Listening Session #1 Transcript

Transcript from the Veterinary Services Grant Program Webinar held on February 17, 2016.

Transcripts

VSGP Listening Session #2 Transcript

Transcript from the Veterinary Services Grant Program Webinar held on February 25, 2016.

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-18-017 Draft Update to NIFA Federal Assistance Policy Guide for Review

We revised the NIFA Federal Assistance Policy Guide (i.e., the Policy Guide), version dated Oct 2014, to incorporate changes from the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR part 200), NIFA terms and conditions, NIFA policies and procedures, and…

Presentations

2018 - Annual Project Directors Meeting for USDA BRAG and AFRI Social Implications of Emerging Technologies Program

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) hosted the 2018 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants Program (BRAG) and Agriculture and…

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NIFA-19-003 EFNEP National Guidelines for Social Media

The EFNEP National Guidelines for Social Media were updated in 2014. The guidelines were developed by the EFNEP Southern Region Social Media Committee and reviewed by the National EFNEP Office at the National Institute of Food and…

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NIFA-17-004 PD-STEP Applicant Digest

PD-STEP is one of four grant programs in the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) - Education and Workforce Development (known as AFRI-EWD). This digest highlights the instructions in the Request for Applications (RFA) of…

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NIFA-22-001 NIFA Grants Application Guide

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) publishes funding opportunities and accepts grant application submissions through the federal Grants.gov site. The NIFA Grants Application Guide provides guidance for the…

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NIFA-18-014 NIFA Research Misconduct Policy Procedure

NIFA Research Misconduct Policy Procedure*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 to the…

Presentations

2017 - Annual Project Directors Meeting for USDA BRAG Program

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) hosted the 2017 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants Program (BRAG) Annual Project…

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…

Transcripts

NIFA Listens Session Transcripts

A transcript for each session of "NIFA Listens: Investing in Science to Transform Lives" is available. The sessions include: 2017 Overland Park, Kansas; Atlanta, Georgia; Sacramento, California; and Greenbelt, Maryland. …

Transcripts

2017 AFRI Animal Health and Well-Being Project Director Meeting

Information regarding the 2017 AFRI Animal Health and Well-Being Project Director (PD) Meeting in Chicago, IL can be found below. Venue and Time Friday, December 1, at the Chicago Marriott, Downtown Magnificent Mile (Clark Marriott…

Presentations

2016 AFRI/NIWQP Annual PD Meeting Abstract Book

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture hosted the FY2016 USDA-NIFA AFRI and NIWQP Annual Project Directors Meeting. The meeting brought together project directors, co-project directors, graduate students and…

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NIFA-16-005 WebNEERS Requirements

This document includes specifics on the WebNEERS system, software, DR, and skill requirements. *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…

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NIFA-17-001 USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement (June 8, 2016), Spanish

USDA Civil Rights Statement Policy Statement (June 8, 2016), Spanish) *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…

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NIFA-17-002 USDA Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy Statement (June 6, 2016), Spanish

USDA Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy Statement (June 6, 2016), Spanish, Signed by Secretary Vilsack *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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NIFA-17-003 EFNEP Paraprofessional Supervision

Adequate and effective supervision of paraprofessionals is an essential component of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). The following resources have been developed for supervisory training, self assessment,…

Videos

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 …

Official Documents & Guidelines

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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