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Fellowship Terms and Conditions - June 2018

*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 public regarding existing requirements under…

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BFRDP Sample Commitment Letter Template

BFRDP Commitment Letters should be included from all partners (signed by the partnering institution AR). Letters should include partner roles in the proposed project and agreement to abide by the Management and Collaboration Plan.&nbsp…

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NIFA-20-007 USDA NIFA Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-26

Consistent with federal government agencies across the United States in the face of the new and unique challenges in confronting the COVID-19 epidemic, USDA NIFA continues to prioritize the health and safety of the research community…

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NIFA-21-004 Coronavirus FAQs

This FAQ covers the most commonly asked questions about impacts of the COVID-19 emergency on USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grants. NIFA continues to evaluate options and flexibilities related to coronavirus…

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NIFA-20-005 NIFA Coronavirus FAQs

This FAQ covers the most commonly asked questions about impacts of the COVID-19 emergency on USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grants. NIFA continues to evaluate options and flexibilities related to coronavirus…

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NIFA-19-007 Matching requirement FAQ

NIFA developed Frequently Asked Questions relating to the 2018 Farm Bill Matching requirements as a resource for grantees. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are…

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NIFA Application Development Guide

This guidebook is designed as a tool to help prospective USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grantees develop application packages.

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NIFA-21-003 Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) List

This Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) list is a listing of all NIFA-certified NLGCA institutions. This list is updated with newly certified Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture on a regular basis. Certified…

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