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1890 Facilities Program Terms and Conditions, August 2010

These terms and conditions apply to awards under the Facilities Program.

Instructions

1890 Facilities Program Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions apply to awards under the Facilities Program.

Instructions

Guidance for AFRI Reviewers

Please read the Guidance for AFRI Reviewers for reviews of FY 2021 and FY 2022 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative applications. This document provides insight into the review process and helpful guidelines for AFRI reviewers…

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General Grant Writing Tips for Success

This tip sheet was developed to aid in the preparation of competitive grant proposals.

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Logic Model Planning Process

A logic model is a conceptual tool for planning and evaluation which displays the sequence of actions that describes what the science-based program is and will do. A logic model:Clarifies the linkages between investments and activities…

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Guidance on Federal Human Resources and Benefits for Cooperative Extension Service

For information on Federal policies and procedures that support the Cooperative Extension Service please contact: Sonny Barber Personnel & Data Information Specialist Human Resources Branch USDA, ARS, AFM National Capital Region…

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AFRI Stakeholder Feedback

To improve the quality of the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program, NIFA continuously solicits stakeholder feedback in each of its Request for Applications (RFA) and may hold public meetings or solicit public…

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2014 Community Food Project Grants

2014 Community Food Project Grants project descriptions.

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Integrated Programs Application Information

Within NIFA, integrated is defined as bringing the three components of the agricultural knowledge system (research, education, and extension) together around a problem area or activity. Integration may be done at the project level or…

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Integrated Programs' Logic Model Planning Process

The logic model is a planning tool to improve the quality of an integrated research, education, and extension project proposal. Below are links to a few web resources that describe logic models and how to use them. Many others are…

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Flow Chart for AFRI Strengthening Grant Eligibility

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Strengthening Grants are limited to:Small and mid-sized or minority-serving degree-granting institutions that previously had limited institutional success for receiving federal funds…

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History of USDA EPSCoR States

Since NIFA determines Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) state eligibility every year, a number of states will join or leave (“graduate from”) the 19-state list every year. This chart shows the history of…

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4-H and Positive Youth Development Factsheets

Factsheets outlining national 4-H organizational policy and regulations related to 4-H Program Development. These documents and fact sheets supersede previous guidance or policies that have been issued by 4-H National…

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Diagram of AFRI FASE and EPSCoR Funding

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants strengthen science capabilities in research, education, and/or extension programs. FASE Grants are designed to help…

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Civil Rights Laws, Authorities, and Regulations

Civil Rights Laws, Authorities, and Regulations Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII Civil Rights Act of 1991 Title IX, Education…

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BFRDP Outcomes Based Reporting Guide

To measure progress towards the primary BFRDP goal of "providing beginning farmer and rancher producers and their families in the U.S., as appropriate, with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to make informed decisions for their…

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POW Final Guidelines - Federal Register Notice

POW Final Guidelines - Federal Register Notice

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AFRI Interagency Programs

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative works with other federal agencies in the United States to fund and support projects of mutual interest through Requests for Applications. Current and past interagency programs include: …

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REEport Quick Guide: How to Submit a Final Report

On this page, you will find step-by-step instructions on how to submit a final report in REEport. For comprehensive REEport instructions, see the REEport User Guide.

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REEport Quick Guide: How to Submit a Progress Report

On this page, you will find step-by-step instructions on how to submit a progress report in REEport. For comprehensive REEport instructions, see the REEport User Guide.

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REEport Quick Guide: How to Submit a Project Initiation

On this page, you will find step-by-step instructions on how to submit a project initiation in REEport. For comprehensive REEport instructions, see the REEport User Guide.

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NIFA Equal Opportunity Staff Factsheet

This factsheet provides an overview of the responsibilities of the NIFA Equal Opportunity Staff (EOS).

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USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement

This is the USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement, signed by the USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack on July 24, 2013.

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Veterans Employment Program

This is the direct result of Secretary Vilsack’s commitment to a zero tolerance for discrimination policy in response to the information personnel shared at the listening sessions. The EO Accountability Unit, which is part of the…

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WebNEERS - End of Year & Starting New Reporting Period

This resource provides WebNEERS users with written instructions and training modules for end of year reporting and for starting a new reporting period. Module durations are noted parenthetically. Special Note: The videos are currently…

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