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Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-00-001 Administrative Manual for the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Program
This manual sets forth administrative guidelines governing the use of funds allotted to the States under the provisions of the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research Act of October 10, 1962 (16 U.S.C. 582a-582a-7) …
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NIFA-19-017 McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Program Administrative Regulations Summary
Purpose: Funds allocated to the States…for the conduct of forestry research by schools of forestry, land-grant colleges, and the State Agricultural Experiment Stations. Policy: “All eligible institutions are required to conduct…
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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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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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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…
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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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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…
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Fellowships/Scholarships Entry/Exit Form
The Fellowships/Scholarships Entry Form NIFA-2025 (OMB No. 0524-0039) to report on individual student beneficiaries.
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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…
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NIFA-18-007 ASAP Enrollment for New NIFA Grant Recipients New to ASAP
These are instructions for new NIFA Grant Recipients new to ASAP, the grants payment system used by NIFA. *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-18-009 ASAP Enrollment for New NIFA Grant Recipients Already Enrolled in ASAP
These are instructions for ASAP Enrollment for new NIFA Grant Recipients already enrolled in ASAP with one or more other Federal agencies. ASAP is the grants payment system used by NIFA. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document…
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NIFA-18-008 Top 10 Takeaways for ASAP Enrollment for New NIFA Grant Recipients
These are the 10 top takeaways for new NIFA Grant Recipients on Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) Enrollment. ASAP is the grants payment system used by NIFA. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have…
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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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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…
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NIFA-19-003 EFNEP National Guidelines for Social Media
The EFNEP National Guidelines for Social Media were updated in 2014. The guidelines were developed by the EFNEP Southern Region Social Media Committee and reviewed by the National EFNEP Office at the National Institute of Food and…
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NIFA-17-004 PD-STEP Applicant Digest
PD-STEP is one of four grant programs in the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) - Education and Workforce Development (known as AFRI-EWD). This digest highlights the instructions in the Request for Applications (RFA) of…
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Calls to Conversation - Fostering Positive Youth Development
Positive youth development is an intentional approach to promote positive outcomes for young people through family and community youth engagement for the benefit of society. Positive youth development focuses on building relationships…
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Calls to Conversation - Nutrition Education Programming in America
NIFA is committed to improving health and reducing hunger and poverty in America through nutrition education programming. Low-income families develop healthy habits in eating, physical activity, food handling, and food storage through…
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Calls to Conversation - Biosecurity to Protect America's Food and Agricultural System
Tactical science programs protect the integrity, reliability, sustainability, and profitability of the U.S. food and agricultural system against threats from pests, diseases, contaminants, and disasters. It is necessary to mitigate the…
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NIFA-22-001 NIFA Grants Application Guide
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) publishes funding opportunities and accepts grant application submissions through the federal Grants.gov site. The NIFA Grants Application Guide provides guidance for the…
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Global Engagement Opportunities
NIFA is committed to strengthening American agriculture through global engagement. Applicants to NIFA's programs have opportunities to include international collaborations or activities within their proposals.
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NIFA-18-014 NIFA Research Misconduct Policy Procedure
NIFA Research Misconduct Policy Procedure*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 to the…
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Youth Development Infographics
These infographics highlight various aspects of NIFA's work in positive youth development.