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AD2106 Voluntary Demographic Form

AD2106 Voluntary Demographic Form to Assist in Assessment of USDA Compliance with Civil Rights Laws. This form is used by USDA agencies, including FSA, NRCS, RBS, RHS, and RUS to gather race, ethnicity, and gender information…

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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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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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VMLRP Service Verification Form

Loan payments are disbursed each quarter for the work hours completed based on the information, descriptions, and activities within the participant’s shortage nomination, as certified on the VMLRP Service Verification Form. The loan…

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2022 NIFA Update Archives

December December 21, 2022 December 14, 2022 December 7, 2022 November November 30, 2022 November 23, 2022 November 16, 2022 November 9, 2022 November 2, 2022 October October 26, 2022 October 19, 2022 October 12…

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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…

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Commodity Board Submission Form

This topic submission form is for the NIFA Commodity Boards Topic Provision. This form is intended for eligible commodity boards to submit a topic to NIFA for potential inclusion in AFRI RFAs, as described in detail on the main…

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4-H Name and Emblem List of Authorized Vendors

For more information about the 4-H Name and Emblem, contact Division Director, Youth and 4-H Shannon Horrillo.

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4-H Name and Emblem Application

For more information about the 4-H Name and Emblem, contact Division Director, Youth and 4-H Shannon Horrillo.

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Request for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Designation

The Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Designation guidance can be used by eligible institutions to submit a request to be designated as an NLGCA institution. This NIFA-certified designation is an eligibility requirement for…

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Agreement of Understanding and Compliance with Civil Rights Laws

Agreement of Understanding and Compliance with Civil Rights Laws example.

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SNAP-Ed FY 2019 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education Infographic

SNAP-Ed FY 2019 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education Infographic. Findings from FY 2019 Impacts Survey.

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Required Application Forms

There are the two Required Documents which include the Required Application Forms. This section offers a convenient and efficient location for the VMLRP application forms.

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Grant Writing Poster

Poster highlight grant writing resources.

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2023 NIFA Update Archives

DecemberDecember 13, 2023December 6, 2023NovemberNovember 29, 2023November 15, 2023November 8, 2023November 1, 2023OctoberOctober 25, 2023October 18, 2023October 11, 2023October 4, 2023SeptemberSeptember 27, 2023September 20,…

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NIFA FY 2024 President's Budget Proposal

NIFA’s Fiscal Year 2024 President’s Budget submission seeks funding to bolster scientific research in programs that enhance the nation’s resilience and response to climate change through innovative and new approaches.

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NIFA Hall of Fame Awards

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking nominations for the NIFA Hall of Fame, which was created at the agency's five-year anniversary.Inductees into the NIFA Hall of Fame have worked, coordinated, or supported…

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SBIR/STTR Funding Form (Time of Award)

This form provides USDA with the certification that prospective grantees meet the eligibility criteria to receive an SBIR/STTR program award.

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SBIR/STTR Certification Statement (Lifecycle Certification)

Complete and signed lifecycle certification forms must be submitted with all Phase I and Phase II interim and final reports.

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NIFA FY 2025 President's Budget Proposal

NIFA’s Fiscal Year 2025 President’s Budget submission seeks funding to bolster scientific research in programs that enhance the nation’s resilience and response to climate change through innovative and new approaches.

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NIFA FY 2016 President's Budget Proposal

NIFA’s Fiscal Year 2016 President’s Budget submission seeks resources to develop a comprehensive approach to addressing the agriculture-health nexus, ensuring the health and well-being of our nation by supporting cutting-edge research,…

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NIFA FY 2014 President's Budget Proposal

NIFA’s Fiscal Year 2014 President’s Budget submission seeks funding to lead food and agricultural sciences to create a better future for the nation and the world. NIFA will focus resources on supporting programs that provide…

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