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NIFA-17-006 EFNEP Volunteer Policy Resources
These documents include the June 2017 EFNEP Volunteer Policy and the June 2017 EFNEP Volunteer Criteria. *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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VMLRP Program Guidance for Awardees
The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) Program Guidance is a resource for veterinarians receiving a VMLRP award.
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NIFA-16-003 Indirect Cost Caps - Frequently Asked Questions
This resource covers frequently asked questions surrounding indirect cost caps. It addresses questions such as what is an indirect cost cap and how you can determine if a grant program you are applying for is subject to an indirect…
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NIFA-19-002 Plan of Work (POW) Memos
On this page are memos related to the Plan of Work (POW) tool (now NIFA Reporting System) *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…
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NIFA-19-010 2018 Farm Bill Indirect Cost Provision
Determining the Maximum Indirect Costs AllowedSection 1462(a) and (c) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (NARETPA) limits indirect costs for the overall award to 30 percent of Total…
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NIFA-20-002 Current and Past Matching Requirements
The 2018 Farm Bill removed the matching requirements on NIFA competitive grants imposed under the 2014 Farm Bill. Therefore, there are changes to the matching requirements on many competitive grants awarded after December 20, 2018. …
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FAQs for U.S.-Ireland Research and Development Call in Agriculture
This document addresses some of the most frequently asked questions about the general application information for the U.S.-Ireland Research and Development Partnership Call in Agriculture.
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NIFA-20-007 AFRI Program Area Funding Levels and Award Durations
This table of the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 grant categories, program areas, funding levels and award durations is presented to help eligible national and state commodity boards understand the variety of opportunities in the…
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NIFA-19-005 NLGCA Eligibility Flow Chart
The Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCU) institution designation must be requested and approved by NIFA in order to receive the designation. NIFA supports agricultural programs at eligible institutions through the Capacity…
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NIFA-15-014 Commercial, For-Profit Indirect Cost Training Two Rate Method
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture conducted a training on commercial, for-profit indirect costs, for the two rate method. The training covered similarities to the one rate method, the differences from the one rate method,…
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NIFA-14-002 Indirect Cost Rate Proposal Cover Page
Cover letter for indirect cost rate proposals for for-profit and non-profit organizations. *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…
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NIFA-15-013 Non-Profit Indirect Cost Training Two Rate Method
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture conducted a training on non-profit indirect costs, for the two rate method. The training covered similarities to the one rate method, the differences from the one rate method, what the…
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NIFA-19-015 Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) 2019 Terms and Conditions
Updated Small Business Innovation Research Terms and Conditions for FY 2020, effective October 1, 2019. *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-19-013 Capacity Award Terms and Conditions October 2019
Updated Capacity programs terms and conditions for FY 2020, effective October 1, 2019. *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…
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NIFA-19-012 NIFA Research-Agency Specific, October 2019
Updated research terms and conditions for FY 2020, effective 10/1/2019. *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-19-018 EFNEP Integration of Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change Efforts
EFNEP policies, procedures, and guidelines are developed and updated periodically based on federal legislation and regulations, stakeholder expertise and experience, and emerging trends and priorities. These documents ensure program…
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NIFA-20-004 NIFA Industrial Hemp FAQs
The following information about the USDA Hemp Production Program and USDA NIFA industrial hemp research is being provided since the 2018 Farm Bill was signed into law and implementation of 2018 Farm Bill provisions by USDA.*Disclaimer:…
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MSCFR & RREA Administrative Meeting Brochure
The 2021 McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research (MSCFR) and the Renewable Resources Extension Act (RREA) programs will hold two events (Fall and Spring) to identify opportunities, discuss challenges, and collaborate in…
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Nutritional Security Webinar Series Flyer: Prioritizing Nutrition Security - Emerging Approaches in Research and Practice
Learn about emerging approaches to prioritizing nutrition security in research and practice at an upcoming webinar on Monday, September 27th from 3 – 4:30 p.m. EST (2 – 3:30 p.m. CST).
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Nutritional Security Webinar Series Speaker Bios: Prioritizing Nutrition Security - Emerging Approaches in Research and Practice
Prioritizing Nutrition Security - Emerging Approaches in Research and Practice: Speaker bios
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NIFA FY 2022 President's Budget Proposal
Discretionary funding totaling $1.96 billion will support high-priority issues, including a $700 million investment in America’s flagship agricultural science competitive grants program. The document describes the funding proposed in…
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NIFA-20-012 - NIFA Research Agency Specific Terms & Conditions July 2020
Updated research terms and conditions for FY 2020, effective 7/15/2020. *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 document is…
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NIFA-20-013 Capacity Award Specific Terms and Conditions July 2020
Updated Capacity programs terms and conditions for FY 2020, effective July 15, 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…
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NIFA-20-014 1890 Facilities Program Specific Terms and Conditions July 2020
Updated 1890 Facilities Grants Specific Terms and Conditions for FY 2020, effective July 15, 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…
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NIFA-20-009 - NIFA Research Agency Specific Terms & Conditions October 2020
Updated Research Terms and Conditions for FY 2020, effective 10/13/2020. *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. This document is…