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Official Documents & Guidelines

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…

Official Documents & Guidelines

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…

Official Documents & Guidelines

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…

Presentations

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,…

Presentations

Equitable Distribution Training 2020

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

Forms

Required Application Forms

There are the two Required Documents which include the Required Application Forms. This section offers a convenient and efficient location for the VMLRP application forms.

Official Documents & Guidelines

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…

Tools

NIFA Social Media Communications Toolkit June 2022

Here's a sample of what's included in our social media toolkit. To download the entire collection, click the .zip file link located at the bottom of the page June Overarching Theme: Agriculture is Everywhere National Dairy Month …

Tools

NIFA Social Media Communications Toolkit: May 2022

Overarching Theme: Creating More and Better Markets. As we build back better, we must create more and better markets for producers and consumers alike.

Tools

NIFA Social Media Communications Toolkit July 2022

July Overarching Theme: Celebrate Summer’s Bounty Here's a sample of what's included in our social media toolkit. To download the entire collection, click the .zip file link located at the bottom of the page National Blueberry…

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…

Official Documents & Guidelines

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…

Official Documents & Guidelines

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…

Official Documents & Guidelines

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…

Tools

NIFA Social Media Communications Toolkit: April 2022

To download these NIFA Social Media Toolkit images, click the .zip file link located at the bottom of the page Overarching Theme: Care for the Earth This month’s toolkit will highlight NIFA-funded projects that advance energy…

Tools

NIFA Social Media Communications Toolkit January 2023

Key DatesHere's a sample of what's included in our social media toolkit. To download the entire collection, click the .zip file link located at the bottom of the pageJanuary is National Soup Month Jan. 5: National Bird DayJan. 11:…

Tools

NIFA Social Media Communications Toolkit February 2023

Key DatesHere's a sample of what's included in our social media toolkit. To download the entire collection, click the .zip file link located at the bottom of the page Black History MonthAmerican Heart MonthFeb. 2: World Wetlands…

Tools

NIFA Social Media Communications Toolkit August 2022

August Overarching Theme: More and Better Markets Here's a sample of what's included in our social media toolkit. To download the entire collection, click the .zip file link located at the bottom of the page National…

Presentations

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…

Tools

NIFA Social Media Communications Toolkit: March 2023

Key DatesTo download the entire collection, click the .zip file link located at the bottom of the page National Nutrition MonthNational Women’s History MonthMarch 3: World Wildlife DayMarch 20: First Day of SpringMarch 21-27:…

Official Documents & Guidelines

EFNEP Volunteer Guidelines

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

Tools

NIFA Social Media Communications Toolkit September 2022

Overarching Theme: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion Here's a sample of what's included in our social media toolkit. To download the entire collection, click the .zip file link located at the bottom of the page Back to School …

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