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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&nbsp…

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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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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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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…

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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…

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Panel Composition Training Materials

Panel Composition Training Materials. A password is required for training materials. Please contact a member of the EOS for access.

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Tribal Colleges Review Process Overview

NIFA's Tribal Colleges Review Process Overview. For assistance with this document, please contact NIFA’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights.

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Nondiscrimination in Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance from USDA

This Departmental Regulation (DR) establishes the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy for ensuring programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance from USDA are in compliance with applicable civil…

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Title IX Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Sex Training

This presentation training provides an overview of common Title IX compliance issues in NIFA funded programs and activities, including sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination based on sex. For assistance with this document…

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VMLRP Veterinary Shortage Situation Nomination Guide

The following information is a step-by-step guide for State Animal Health Officials (SAHOs) and their staff to prepare and submit veterinary shortage situation area nominations. These nominations fill the growing need for food supply…

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HSI Civil Rights Compliance Review Process

HSI Civil Rights Compliance Review Process objective is to provide grantee Hispanic-serving institutions with a general overview of NIFA’s civil rights compliance review process, including:Authority, purpose, and process;Review…

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Developing a Comprehensive Civil Rights Training Program

Implementing an effective civil rights training program for your institution: Lessons from NIFA’s Civil Rights Working Group.For assistance with this document, please contact NIFA’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights. …

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA)

The goals of the DEIA Team work are to enhance research and investment in communities to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility; help reduce barriers to access and advance opportunities for underserved communities; and…

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4-H Multi-State & National Events Applications & Guidelines

Select from the following 4-H Events Resources

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GusNIP Listening Session

GusNIP Listening Session NIFA hosted a listening session on October 20, 2021 to collect stakeholder feedback, through oral and written comments, regarding all aspects of the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which…

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Civil Rights Review Process Overview

To provide land grant universities with a general overview of NIFA’s streamlined civil rights compliance review process, including: Authority, Purpose and Process; and Review Areas and Subcomponents. For assistance with this document,…

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Limited English Proficiency Training 2020

Limited English Proficiency Training 2020. For assistance with this document, please contact NIFA’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights.

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Equitable Distribution Training 2020

Equitable Distribution Training - 2020.For assistance with this document, please contact NIFA’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights.

Speeches

National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and Association of Public and Land-grant Universities Memorial Lecture Series

Each year the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) joins with the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) to sponsor a lecture presented at the APLU Annual Meeting. The lecture honors one of the three most…

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