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Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-16-005 WebNEERS Requirements
This document includes specifics on the WebNEERS system, software, DR, and skill requirements. *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…
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AFRI International Partnerships
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) supports global engagement that advances U.S. agriculture. In an increasingly interconnected world, NIFA recognizes that collaboration with international partners through the…
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-17-001 USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement (June 8, 2016), Spanish
USDA Civil Rights Statement Policy Statement (June 8, 2016), Spanish) *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…
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USDA Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy Statement (June 6, 2016)
USDA Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy Statement (June 6, 2016), Signed by Secretary Vilsack
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-17-002 USDA Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy Statement (June 6, 2016), Spanish
USDA Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy Statement (June 6, 2016), Spanish, Signed by Secretary Vilsack *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in…
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-17-003 EFNEP Paraprofessional Supervision
Adequate and effective supervision of paraprofessionals is an essential component of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). The following resources have been developed for supervisory training, self assessment,…
Videos
Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Video
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is implementing a new process to simplify the time and effort required to apply for a continuation award. NIFA staff implemented the change using a Continuous Process Improvement …
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AFRI Water for Agriculture Challenge Area FY 2015 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Water for Agriculture Challenge Area?The Water for Agriculture Challenge Area is a fairly new program to help address critical water problems such as drought, excess soil moisture, flooding, quality changes and others in…
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Citrus Greening - Huanglongbing (HLB)
Citrus greening or Huanglongbing (HLB) is a devastating disease of citrus worldwide (Gottwald et al., 2007). HLB is particularly devastating because of its severe yield reduction in citrus trees followed by tree decline, the absence of…
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-16-001 Distributed Peer Review Pilot in Foundational Program
distributed peer-review (DPR)Traditional peer review uses third-party reviewers (either individual and fully independent reviews or a convened panel of reviewers). Distributed peer review allocates (or distributes) reviewing…
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AFRI Program Areas, Funding Levels and Award Durations
This table of the Fiscal Year 2019 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 Agriculture and…
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Division of Youth and 4-H Factsheet
By understanding the complex experiences that youth face and promoting high quality youth leadership development, the Division of Youth and 4-H (DY4-H) helps youth meet the challenges of adolescence and transition to adulthood. Through…
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4-H Organizational Chart
Our structure allows for the collaborative approaches needed to reach the nearly 6 million young people in the United States through local 4-H clubs, school and after school programs, camps, and special interest groups.
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Essential Elements of 4-H
The essential elements of a 4-H experience are the “best practices” that help staff and volunteers address the four basic developmental needs of youth - belonging, generosity,independence, and mastery. These elements were derived from…
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-20-016 NIFA Federal Assistance Policy Guide
This document provides information about the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant process and its associated authorities and NIFA’s responsibilities. The Office of Grants and Financial Management (OGFM) maintains…
Factsheets
Division of Environmental Systems Fact Sheet
NIFA's Division of Environmental Systems (DoES) advances knowledge in natural sustainable resources, the environment, and conservation. The division supports research, education, and outreach that involves air, water, soil, and…
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-18-018 RREA Strategic Plan FY 2018-2022
To inform the 2018–2022 strategic plan, a national survey of rangeland and forestry Extension personnel was conducted, with the primary purpose of identifying emerging issues faced by private forest and rangeland owners/managers…
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FY 2018 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program - Appendix A
Final Appendix A which contains the final allocation figures for this program for FY 2018.
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VSGP FAQ
Please refer to the files linked below for frequently asked questions pages in relation to the Veterinary Services Grant Program.
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RIIA and DEG Stakeholder Feedback
This document highlights stakeholder feedback received from Grantsmanship and Project Directors’ (PDs) meeting for the Insular Area Technical Workshop held in Tumon, Guam on July 12-14, 2018. The format and audiences for the meeting…
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FY 2017 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a Federal Extension (community outreach) program that currently operates through the 1862 and 1890 Land-Grant Universities (LGUs) in every state, the District of Columbia, and…
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-17-009 Capacity Award Terms and Conditions Dec 2017
Capacity Award Terms and Conditions, December 2017. *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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Science of Positive Youth Development
Connecting youth to positive experiences and environments is a purposeful process. All youth have the room for positive growth and development. This systems approach to positive youth development uses the ecological model of…
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Implementation of the 4-H Program
The Smith-Lever Act of 1914 created the Cooperative Extension Service as a partnership between USDA, the land-grant university (LGU) system and local governments. This unique federal-state-local partnership has worked effectively for…
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4-H Youth Development Program
4-H offers a youth development experience for youth ages 5-19. 4-H encourages youth to reach their full potential through working and learning in partnership with caring adults.