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Template 1 (Table) - Prior approval for equipment request
This template may be used by capacity grantees to prepare and submit prior approval for equipment requests for their capacity grants. Use of the template is not required - requests may be submitted in any form so long as the…
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Sample Equipment Prior Approval Request
To assist Capacity grantees in preparing prior approval for equipment requests, this sample request, utilizing the template, illustrates a request with adequate levels of detail and information. UPDATED December 3, 2018, to reflect 508…
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Capacity Grantee Equipment Prior Approval Request Submission Checklist
A tool for capacity grantees to ensure that their equipment prior approval requests contain required and adequate information. UPDATED June 29, 2023.
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Capacity Prior Approval for Equipment FAQs
An updated Frequently Asked Questions associated with the prior approval for equipment requirements implemented for capacity grantees in FY 2023. The FAQ contains information about the requirements, types of general and special purpose…
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Uniform Guidance Time and Effort Reporting FAQ
A summary of the requirements for Time and Effort Reporting documentation in the Uniform Guidance along with Frequently Asked Questions received by NIFA.
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October 24, 2016 Memorandum to 1890s: Clarification on use of Qualifying Educational Expenses as match
October 24, 2016 Memorandum issued by NIFA OGFM Deputy Director, to 1890 Land-Grant University Presidents, Provosts, 1890 Extension Administrators, and 1890 Agricultural Research Directors with the Subject Line: Clarification on Use of…
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1862 Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements
Overview of NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements for 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities
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1890 NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements
Overview of NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements for 1890 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities.
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Insular Area NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements
Overview of NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements for Insular Areas
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Insular Areas Grant Administrative and Fiscal Requirements
Overview of NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements for Insular Areas
Newsletters
2019 Fresh from the Field
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VMLRP Request for Applications 2019
Applications for the FY2019 VMLRP RFA must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 12, 2019. Applications received after this deadline will normally not be considered for funding (see Part IV, C. of this RFA). The…
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Science Emphasis Area (SEA) and Knowledge Area (KA) Connection
The Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Reform Act (AREERA) requires that states submit a Plan of Work (POW), including yearly accomplishments and results, in order to receive federal funding. As part of the POW …
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NIFA Grants.gov Application Guide Location
Occasionally we receive questions about where to find the NIFA Grants.gov Application Guide that is referred to in our Requests for Applications. Please follow the steps below to access this valuable document that provides additional…
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NIFA DOI Indirect Cost Rate Instructions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has entered into a working relationship with the U.S. Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center (IBC) to issue negotiated indirect cost…
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REE Reasonable Accommodation Procedures
In accordance with updated regulations found in Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, this P&P outlines the procedures for providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities & the new requirement to provide…
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2020 NIFA Update
DECEMBER December 16 December 9 December 2 NOVEMBER November 25 November 18 November 11 November 4 OCTOBER October 28 October 21 October 14 October 7 SEPTEMBER September 30 September 23 …
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VMLRP Request for Applications
Applications and recommendations for the FY 2021 VMLRP RFA must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 16, 2021. Applications and recommendations received after this deadline will not be considered for funding…
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VMLRP Taxes and 1099G Document
The following information is provided to VMLRP recipients about potential tax liability and Form 1099-G. This resource is meant to be informative in nature, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional tax advice. …
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2021 NIFA Update
DECEMBER December 22, 2021 December 15, 2021 December 8, 2021 December 1, 2021 November November 24, 2021 November 17, 2021 November 10, 2021 November 3, 2021 October October 27, 2021 October 20, 2021 October 13,…
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USDA Equal Opportunity Public Notification Policy
USDA's Equal Opportunity Public Notification Policy training. For assistance with this document, please contact NIFA’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights.
Presentations
NIFA Policy Guide 2021 Update Webinar Presentation
The latest updates to the NIFA Policy Guide in a 508 compliant 2021 Webinar Presentation.
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Indirect Cost - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
These resources cover frequently asked questions surrounding indirect costs. NIFA award recipients needing additional assistance with indirect costs can email inquiries to RecipientsICPs@usda.gov.
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Sample Language to Request De Minimis Indirect Cost Rate
This resource is a sample memo intended for a direct recipient of a NIFA award who is eligible and elects to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate. For documentation purposes, NIFA requests the eligible direct recipient…
Presentations
NIFA Civil Rights Training
The objective of this training is to explain equal opportunity notification requirements and explore outreach activities as a component of civil rights compliance in NIFA-funded programs and activities. A password is required for…