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Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-15-003 Tribal Applicant Information
Equity, Extension, Research and FRTEP Applicants Obtain Resources Here This is a one-stop resource center for the 1994 Land-Grants and FRTEP Programs. Applicants can also go to the Grants.gov training module to practice filing…
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NIFA-15-002 AREERA Multistate and Integrated Activities Guidance
The documents listed on this resource page provide background guidance and requirements for reporting on AREERA funds used in support of multistate extension and research integrated activities. Contact pow@usda.gov with questions. …
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Extension Risk Management Education Operations Manual
These Operational Guidelines outline a coordinated strategy for administering ARPA’s Partnerships for Risk Management Education in a manner that makes the results of risk management research, education and outreach programs available…
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Nonprofit Two Rate Calculation or Other Acceptable Calculation
Nonprofit Two Rate Calculation or Other Acceptable Calculation
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NIFA-5-7a Official List of Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities
The institutions listed here are granted HSACU certification by the Secretary and are eligible for HSACU programs for a one year period, starting from the date of publication. Institutions are listed alphabetically under the state of…
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NIFA-19-016 USDA Information Quality
In compliance with the requirements of the USDA Information Quality Guidelines, this page provides information pertaining to requests for corrections of information disseminated by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)…
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NIFA-19-009 Indirect Cost Chart
Indirect costs (otherwise known as facilities and administration costs) may be limited by legislation under NIFA awards. The following chart is to assist in the understanding of the applicable indirect cost rate under NIFA programs. …
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NIFA-15-016 Late Application Consideration
General questions about NIFA’s policy regarding late applications. *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…
Instructions
Frequently Asked Questions: Applying for a Grant
This list of FAQs covers questions about eligibility and general submission.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Grant Management
This document addresses frequently-asked questions regarding payments, enrollment, and financial reporting.
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EFNEP New Coordinator Guide
The EFNEP New Coordinator Guide was designed to provide an overview of EFNEP and to assist new coordinators as they begin their position. This resource includes information such as: the structure of EFNEP within USDA and the Land-Grant…
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Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) Examples
This document shows examples of how awards are determined. The examples are intended to illustrate how the length and amount of a VMLRP renewal award is calculated.
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AFRI Sustainable Bioenergy and Bioproducts A6131 Education Priority Requirements
This document provides additional aspects to the program area requirements for AFRI Sustainable Bioenergy and Bioproducts Challenge Area Investing in America’s Scientific Corps: Preparing a New Generation of Students, Faculty, and…
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NIFA Research Addresses The Food–Energy–Water System (Infographic)
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) invests in research, education, and extension that will guide how society can best meet the growing demand for water, food, and energy. NIFA will invest in systems science…
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NIFA Advances White House Pollinator Health Initiative
Insect pollination ensures a plentiful and diverse food supply. Due to recent declines in pollinator populations, the White House launched an initiative to protect pollinator health. As part of this initiative, the USDA National…
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General Terms and Conditions
This document, version dated March 2016, provides National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) general terms and conditions that apply to all research and research-related awards (i.e., research, education, and extension) to…
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Support Local Agriculture: Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food (Infographic)
Strong local and regional food systems increase access to fresh foods in both rural and urban areas, reducing hunger (food insecurity) in at-risk communities. These food systems also create jobs throughout rural America, supporting…
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Wheat Blast
Wheat blast is a relatively new disease of wheat caused by the fungus Magnaporthe oryzae Triticum pathotype (MoT). It was first reported in Brazil in 1985 and has become locally important in Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay since its…
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AFRI Water for Agriculture Challenge Area Frequently Asked Questions
This document addresses some of the most frequently asked questions about the AFRI Water for Agriculture Challenge Area and general application information.
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-16-001 Distributed Peer Review Pilot in Foundational Program
The distributed peer review system provides several benefits to applicants as well as NIFA.
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BARD Memorandum of Understanding
In 2013, the U.S. National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD), collectively the Participants, signed a…
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Promoting an Energy Efficient America with Outreach Education (Infographic)
Consumption of energy affects many things, from food production to human health, and education to socioeconomic status. Global demand for energy is increasing in the face of limited resources, making our energy decisions of growing…
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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…