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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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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Equitable Distribution Training 2020

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

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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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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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NIFA-5-3b-NIFA Capacity Award Terms and Conditions 05.14.2022

Updated Capacity Award Terms and Conditions 05.14.2022 *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…

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NIFA-5-3c-NIFA 1890s Facilities Award Terms and Conditions 05.14.2022

Updated 1890s Facilities Award Terms and Conditions 05.14.2022 *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…

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NIFA-5-3d-NIFA SBIR Award Terms and Conditions 05.14.2022

Updated SBIR Award Terms and Conditions 05.14.2022 *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 clarity…

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Language Access Services

As an equal opportunity employer and provider, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture offers interpretation and translation services of its program information and web content free of charge. Please email NIFALanguage…

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Prioritizing Nutrition Security: NIFA Elevates Youth and Families

Nutrition Security Webinar highlighting six NIFA programs that elevate the role of youth and families in prioritizing food security. 4-H and positive youth development, then children, youth and families at risk, enhancing agricultural…

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EFNEP Volunteer Guidelines

This document includes the EFNEP Volunteer Guidelines reviewed in September 2022.

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Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children – National Workforce Strategy Development (NWWSD) - 2023 Frequently Asked Questions

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children – National Workforce Strategy Development (NWWSD) - Frequently Asked Questions

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NIFA Grants Support Technical Assistance Workshop Agenda

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will have a technical assistance webinar to help you learn more about different funding opportunities. We welcome 1890 and 1862 Land-grant Institutions; Hispanic-serving…

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Grant Workshop Day 1: NIFA Grant Pre-Application Process Resources

Please find resources for the Grant Support Workshop Day 1 in English below. Resources include: Pre-application Requirements Understanding the Request for ApplicationsLogic model/Data Management Plan

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