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Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-19-005 NLGCA Eligibility Flow Chart

The Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCU) institution designation must be requested and approved by NIFA in order to receive the designation. NIFA supports agricultural programs at eligible institutions through the Capacity…

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NIFA-15-014 Commercial, For-Profit Indirect Cost Training Two Rate Method

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture conducted a training on commercial, for-profit indirect costs, for the two rate method. The training covered similarities to the one rate method, the differences from the one rate method,…

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NIFA-14-002 Indirect Cost Rate Proposal Cover Page

Cover letter for indirect cost rate proposals for for-profit and non-profit organizations. *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…

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NIFA-15-013 Non-Profit Indirect Cost Training Two Rate Method

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture conducted a training on non-profit indirect costs, for the two rate method. The training covered similarities to the one rate method, the differences from the one rate method, what the…

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NIFA-19-015 Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) 2019 Terms and Conditions

Updated Small Business Innovation Research Terms and Conditions for FY 2020, effective October 1, 2019. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in…

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NIFA-19-013 Capacity Award Terms and Conditions October 2019

Updated Capacity programs terms and conditions for FY 2020, effective October 1, 2019. *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…

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NIFA-19-012 NIFA Research-Agency Specific, October 2019

Updated research terms and conditions for FY 2020, effective 10/1/2019. *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…

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NIFA-19-018 EFNEP Integration of Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change Efforts

EFNEP policies, procedures, and guidelines are developed and updated periodically based on federal legislation and regulations, stakeholder expertise and experience, and emerging trends and priorities. These documents ensure program…

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NIFA-20-004 NIFA Industrial Hemp FAQs

The following information about the USDA Hemp Production Program and USDA NIFA industrial hemp research is being provided since the 2018 Farm Bill was signed into law and implementation of 2018 Farm Bill provisions by USDA.*Disclaimer:…

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NIFA-18-003 NIFA Annual Monthly ASAP Accounts Suspension Schedule FY 2018

This is the NIFA Annual Monthly Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) Accounts Suspension Schedule for FY 2018. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to…

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NIFA-20-012 - NIFA Research Agency Specific Terms & Conditions July 2020

Updated research terms and conditions for FY 2020, effective 7/15/2020. *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…

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NIFA-20-013 Capacity Award Specific Terms and Conditions July 2020

Updated Capacity programs terms and conditions for FY 2020, effective July 15, 2020. *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…

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NIFA-20-014 1890 Facilities Program Specific Terms and Conditions July 2020

Updated 1890 Facilities Grants Specific Terms and Conditions for FY 2020, effective July 15, 2020. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in…

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NIFA-20-009 - NIFA Research Agency Specific Terms & Conditions October 2020

Updated Research Terms and Conditions for FY 2020, effective 10/13/2020. *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…

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NIFA-20-013 Capacity Award Specific Terms and Conditions October 2020

Updated Capacity Programs Terms and Conditions for FY 2020, effective August 13, 2020. *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…

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NIFA-20-014 1890 Facilities Program Specific Terms and Conditions October 2020

Updated 1890 Facilities Grants Specific Terms and Conditions for FY 2020, effective August 13, 2020. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-20-015 Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Specific Terms and Conditions October 2020

Updated Small Business Innovation Research Terms and Conditions for FY 2020, effective October 13, 2020. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the…

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NIFA-20-013 Capacity Award Specific Terms and Conditions November 2020

Updated Capacity Programs Terms and Conditions for FY 2020, effective November 12, 2020. *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…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-20-014 1890 Facilities Program Specific Terms and Conditions November 2020

Updated 1890 Facilities Grants Specific Terms and Conditions for FY 2020, effective November 12, 2020. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-20-015 Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Specific Terms and Conditions November 2020

Updated Small Business Innovation Research Terms and Conditions for FY 2020, effective November 12, 2020. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in…

Infographics

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.

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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Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA)

A NIFA-certified Non-Land-Grant College of Agriculture (NLGCA) designation enables an institution to satisfy the eligibility requirement for the Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture program as well as a…

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Grant Writing Poster

Poster highlight grant writing resources.

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-5-3a-NIFA Research Terms and Conditions 5/14/2022, Corrected 10/23/2023

Updated NIFA Research Terms and Conditions Effective 5/14/2022, Corrected 10/23/2023*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…

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