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Data Gateway Resource Page

The Data Gateway enables users to find funding data, metrics, and information about research, education, and extension projects that have received grant awards from NIFA.

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Template 3 (letter) - 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 item…

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1890 Facilities Program Terms and Conditions, May 2017

These terms and conditions apply to awards under the Facilities Program.

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Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) 2017 Terms and Conditions

2017 SBIR terms and conditions.

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2017 Fresh from the Field

December December 14 | December 7 November November 30 | November 22 | November 16 | November 9 | November 3 October October 26 | October 19 | October 12 | October 5 September September 28 | September 21 |…

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Meat and Poultry Curricula

These instructions provide a guideline to teach consumers about food safety issues in Meat and Poultry.

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Foodborne Viruses on Various Foods Curricula

These instructions provide a guideline to teach consumers about food safety issues related to foodborne viruses on various foods.

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Produce and Nuts Curricula

These instructions provide a guideline to teach consumers about food safety issues related to produce and nuts

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Leading Transdisciplinary Projects Resources

This guidance reflects the experiences and perspectives of many successful project directors; experience built on vision and high hopes, mistakes, false starts, and dead ends. Each project is unique, and authors acknowledge no one…

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Tactical Science: Continuing the Commitment

“Tactical Science: Continuing the Commitment," is a NIFA-authored, concise, document serving to focus future dialogue around the tactical science topic. It resulted from more detailed programmatic analysis and further…

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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. …

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Adult Development and Aging Workgroup

The Adult Development and Aging Workgroup (ADAW) was established in January 2017 to inform, assess and address the existing and emerging needs and priorities of Older Americans and aging farmers, and to strategically position extension…

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7 CFR 3419 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

On November 13, 2017, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for 7 CFR 3419 - Matching Funds Requirements for Agricultural Research and…

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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…

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Capacity Award Terms and Conditions

Capacity Award Terms and Conditions

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Level 2 eAuthentication Instructions

This document provides instructions for grant recipients to obtain access to the ezFedGrants external portal for the purpose of managing grants they receive from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) or other USDA…

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Continuation Awards FAQs

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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VMLRP Shortage Situation Nomination Allocation

The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) allows each state to nominate a set number of Veterinarian Shortage Situations each fiscal year. The VMLRP Maximum Nomination Allocation table contains the maximum number of…

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USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement (May 22, 2020)

USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement (May 22, 2020), Signed by Secretary Sonny Perdue.

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RREA Planning and Reporting Guide FY 2017- 2021

Renewable Resources Extension Act (RREA) Planning and Reporting Guide for FY 2017-2021

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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…

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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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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 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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