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SBIR, Terms and Conditions, August 2012
Program-specific terms and conditions to the Small Business Innovation Research Grants Program, August 2012.
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SBIR Terms and Conditions, April 2012
Small Business Innovation Research Grants Program, program-specific terms and conditions.
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SBIR Terms and Conditions, June 2011
Terms and conditions, Small Business Innovation Grants, June 2011
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Division of Family & Consumer Sciences
The Division of Family & Consumer Sciences (DFCS) strengthens families, farms, communities, and the economy by focusing on the human and community dimensions of food and agriculture. Through scientific research and its application;…
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-17-005 Federal Regulations for Intellectual Property
Regulations governing Intellectual Property from the Code of Federal Regulations.*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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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…
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-15-018 EPSCoR Terms and Conditions
The Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) has program-specific terms and conditions.*Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public…
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Replacement of Award Terms and Conditions
Replacement of Award Terms and Conditions is OGFM issued correspondence.
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NIFA General Terms and Conditions Grants and Cooperative Agreements
This document 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 institutions of higher education…
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BRDI Terms and Conditions, 2011
Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI) Terms and Conditions, 2011
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BRDI Terms and Conditions, 2015
Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI) Terms and Conditions, 2015
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-18-011 Indirect Costs - Frequently Asked Questions
Indirect Costs - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) *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…
Infographics
NIFA Works to Ensure Safe and Abundant Water Supplies (Infographic)
From irrigation, to drinking, to manufacturing processes, sustainable sources of water are vital to life, industry, and energy production. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture is focused on sound water and watershed…
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Head, Heart, Hands, and Health: 4-H Engages America’s Youth
The 4-H Youth Development Program is the youth outreach program of the land-grant universities' Cooperative Extension Services and the United States Department of Agriculture. 4-H National Headquarters at USDA’s National Institute of…
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The Climate Hub Fellows Program
The Climate Hub Fellows Program is seeking enthusiastic applicants who want to enhance their professional skills in the public arena through serving in a term-employment with the USDA Regional Climate Hubs. The CHFP seeks applicants…
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NIFA Helps Advance Sustainable Bioenergy and Bioproducts - Infographic
The use of non-renewable energy sources contributes to climate variability. One way to mitigate the effects of climate change is to produce bioenergy and biobased products, which also helps the nation create new jobs and…
Official Documents & Guidelines
Fellowships/Scholarships Entry/Exit Form
The Fellowships/Scholarships Entry Form NIFA-2025 (OMB No. 0524-0039) to report on individual student beneficiaries.
Maps
Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and HSIs with Hispanic-Serving Agricultural College and Universities (HSACU) Certification
To be recognized as an HSI, institutions must have a minimum of 25 percent Hispanic enrollment. Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs) are represented. In addition to the enrollment requirement, a HSACU must…
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NIFA Funding Accelerates Wheat & Barley Plant Breeding (Infographic)
A major food systems challenge is the need to feed a growing global population with diminishing land and water resources in an increasingly variable climate. To address these challenges, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National…
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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…
Infographics
The Junior Disease Detectives
This graphic novella is a work of fiction, but real public health threats and diseases are presented. This story is designed to raise youth awareness of infectious diseases and the public health risks they pose. In addition, this story…
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7 CFR 3417 Final Rule - 1890 and Insular Area Matching Requirements
On May 11, 2018, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) published in the Federal Register a Final Rule making amendments to 7 CFR 3419 – “Matching Funds Requirements for Agricultural Research and Extension Capacity Funds…
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Insular Area Authorized Representative Clarification
Memorandum from Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy to 1862 Insular Area Institutions regarding Insular Area Hatch Act (Research) and Smith-Lever Act (Extension) Award Authorized Representative - Authorized Organizational Representative Clarification…
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EFNEP Request for Applications
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) request for application (RFA) for Fiscal Year 2024 may be viewed below.Return to the Grants Management: RFAs
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-18-017 Draft Update to NIFA Federal Assistance Policy Guide for Review
We revised the NIFA Federal Assistance Policy Guide (i.e., the Policy Guide), version dated Oct 2014, to incorporate changes from the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR part 200), NIFA terms and conditions, NIFA policies and procedures, and…