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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…

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National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Memorandum of Understanding

The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to establish a continuing a working relationship between the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and the Extension Service (ES), United States Department of…

Presentations

The Future of Food and Agriculture

On August 11, 2016, Director Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy discussed in a Food Tank Webinar NIFA’s mission and priorities, provided a brief overview of the purpose and establishment our nation’s land-grant universities and the agricultural …

Maps

NIFA StrikeForce Map FY 2010 to FY 2016: County Summary Resource

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Data Summit Program and Agenda

Program for the Data Science in Agriculture Summit, including agenda and biographies. Return to the data summit page.

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DOL Overtime Final Rule

On May 23, 2016, the Department of Labor published “Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Computer and Outside Sales Employees” — known as the “Overtime” final rule — which updates the…

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CYFAR 101 - National Outcomes, Logic Model and Common Measures

Planning for effective program evaluation is a critical component of ensuring efficacy of a program. There are numerous steps that are involved in planning a program evaluation, including understanding the needs of your program’s…

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Template 1 (Table) - 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…

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Sample Equipment Prior Approval Request

To assist Capacity grantees in preparing prior approval for equipment requests, this sample request, utilizing the template, illustrates a request with adequate levels of detail and information. UPDATED December 3, 2018, to reflect 508…

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Capacity Grantee Equipment Prior Approval Request Submission Checklist

A tool for capacity grantees to ensure that their equipment prior approval requests contain required and adequate information. UPDATED June 29, 2023.

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Capacity Prior Approval for Equipment FAQs

An updated Frequently Asked Questions associated with the prior approval for equipment requirements implemented for capacity grantees in FY 2023. The FAQ contains information about the requirements, types of general and special purpose…

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Uniform Guidance Time and Effort Reporting FAQ

A summary of the requirements for Time and Effort Reporting documentation in the Uniform Guidance along with Frequently Asked Questions received by NIFA.

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October 24, 2016 Memorandum to 1890s: Clarification on use of Qualifying Educational Expenses as match

October 24, 2016 Memorandum issued by NIFA OGFM Deputy Director, to 1890 Land-Grant University Presidents, Provosts, 1890 Extension Administrators, and 1890 Agricultural Research Directors with the Subject Line: Clarification on Use of…

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1862 Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements

Overview of NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements for 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities

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1890 NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements

Overview of NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements for 1890 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities.

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Insular Area NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements

Overview of NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements for Insular Areas

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Insular Areas Grant Administrative and Fiscal Requirements

Overview of NIFA Grant Award Administrative and Fiscal Requirements for Insular Areas

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VMLRP Request for Applications 2019

Applications for the FY2019 VMLRP RFA must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 12, 2019. Applications received after this deadline will normally not be considered for funding (see Part IV, C. of this RFA). The…

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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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