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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…
Brochures
4-H Overview
4-H has a rich history of being a leader in positive youth development experiences for more than a century. The tie with land-grant universities and the U.S. Department of Agriculture assures a research and science base to the program…
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How 4-H is Implemented
From the very beginning it was intended that the Cooperative Extension Service would provide for the teaching of youth. Funding for Cooperative Extension programs, including 4-H, conducted by the land-grant universities is…
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4-H Guiding Principles
The 4-H Guiding Principles document lists effective practices of the guiding principles for positive youth development that underlie all 4-H Youth Development programming.
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4-H Programming Partnerships
The following partnerships are with Cooperative Extension Service 4-H professionals at the land-grant universities and representatives from National 4-H Council. The Division of Youth and 4-H works with these partners to provide…
Instructions
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…
Instructions
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. …
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-20-016 NIFA Federal Assistance Policy Guide
This document provides information about the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant process and its associated authorities and NIFA’s responsibilities. The Office of Grants and Financial Management (OGFM) maintains…
Instructions
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…
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-18-018 RREA Strategic Plan FY 2018-2022
To inform the 2018–2022 strategic plan, a national survey of rangeland and forestry Extension personnel was conducted, with the primary purpose of identifying emerging issues faced by private forest and rangeland owners/managers…
Instructions
Aging-Related Programs Developed and/or Delivered by Extension
The Land-Grant University and Cooperative Extension System is responsible for the development of many programs that contribute to the quality of life of Older Americans. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) supports…
Instructions
FY 18 Capacity Grant Guidance Letter
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIF A), like the rest of the Federal Government, is funded under a temporary FY 2018 Continuing Resolution (CR). Funding levels available to support our programs during the CR were…
Brochures
Programa de Investigación e Innovación para Pequeñas Empresas
Read this page in English. El Instituto Nacional de Alimentación y Agricultura (NIFA, por sus siglas en inglés) administra el programa SBIR del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), el cual se centra en proyectos…
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-17-009 Capacity Award Terms and Conditions Dec 2017
Capacity Award Terms and Conditions, December 2017. *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…
Instructions
Post Award Compliance Reviews
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) conducts post award compliance reviews to meet the agency’s responsibility under the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) to provide reasonable assurance that its…
Instructions
Grantee Enrollment for Recipients New to ASAP
This resource illustrates the steps for the enrollment of a grantee, new to ASAP. ASAP is a role based application.
Instructions
Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 10.500 Change
Effective Fiscal Year (FY) 2019, capacity and competitive extension programs will see a change in their Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance number. Currently all housed under 10.500, extension programs will be receiving their own…
Instructions
DRAFT Learning Definition
This document provides a theoretical definition of learning from the positive youth development framework. It is grounded in scholarly literature and strives to balance constructivist and sociocultural perspectives. It provides…
Official Documents & Guidelines
EFNEP Technology Guidelines
This document includes the EFNEP Technology Guidelines reviewed in June 2022.
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-17-006 EFNEP Volunteer Policy Resources
These documents include the June 2017 EFNEP Volunteer Policy and the June 2017 EFNEP Volunteer Criteria. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in…
Instructions
FY 2016 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) RFA
FY 2016 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) RFA
Instructions
FY 2015 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) RFA
Although no new awards will be made in fiscal year (FY) 2015 for the AFRI Sustainable Bioenergy Challenge Area, NIFA will support and advance ongoing research, education, and extension in the Sustainable Bioenergy Program through…
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National Wild Turkey Federation Memorandum of Understanding
This cooperative effort will enhance coopering in planning, coordinating, and developing wildlife information exchange procedures and education programs of mutual interest to sustain and enhance natural resources for the economic,…
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National Science Foundation Geosciences Directorate Memorandum of Agreement
The purpose of this Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is to encourage and support interaction among the NSF/GEO and NIFA personnel and the sharing of information about project activities and area of mutual interest. This MOA is…