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NIFA Federal Assistance Policy Guide
These documents provide 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…
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NIFA-12-002 System for Award Management
Eight federal procurement systems and the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance will be combined into one new system, the System for Award Management (SAM). The overarching benefits of SAM include streamlined and integrated processes,…
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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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Ensuring Accountability for Liability Findings Against the USDA
USDA takes complaints of discrimination very seriously. As a testament to this, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration has established an Equal Opportunity Accountability Unit. This is the direct result of Secretary…
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National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Report for FY 2011
FY 2011 Pre-Environmental Assessments
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National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Report for FY 2012
FY 2012 Pre-Environmental Assessments
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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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Fiscal Year 2015 VMLRP Maximum Nomination Allocation Table
All nominating entities (States, Special Consideration Areas*, and Federal Lands) are listed in alphabetical order, followed by the maximum number of nominations (new or retained) that may be designated for FY 2015.
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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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Fiscal Year 2014 VMRLP Annual Report
The 2014 annual report provides information about the applications, awards, and designated veterinary shortage areas for the fiscal year in the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP).
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EFNEP Coordinators and National Office Directory
This document contains the contact information for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Coordinators and the National Office.
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NIFA Final Revised Guidelines for State Plans of Work for the Agricultural Research and Extension Formula Funds
NIFA Final Revised Guidelines for State Plans of Work for the Agricultural Research and Extension Formula Funds
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EFNEP Research and Cost Benefit Studies
EFNEP RELATED RESEARCHEFNEP Research Database (external link)5 Year Comparison of EFNEP Results by Race and Ethnicity 2007-2011 DataIf you have a study to contribute, please email Jan SchollCOST BENEFIT STUDIESWhat Have We Learned…
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Nutrition and Health Committee for Planning and Guidance Year End Reports
The Nutrition and Health Committee for Planning and Guidance, formed in 2008, works with NIFA national program leaders (NPL) to strategically position extension programs for the future. Committee members represent all regions of the…
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EFNEP: Research Studies 1989- 2008
Research studies of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) from 1989 to 2008.
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EFNEP Results by Race and Ethnicity 2007-2011
A five-year comparison of Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program results by race and ethnicity (2007-2011).
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Annual National EFNEP Conference
The National Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Conference furthers NIFA’s mission by bringing together representatives from all 1862 and 1890 Land-Grant Universities for pre-conference sessions…
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FY 2019 Budget Resources
Information related to NIFA's FY 2019 Budget. The first file is a table which shows the difference between the House and Senate versions of the Appropriations Bill. The second file is a memo that highlights the major parts of the…
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FY2016 Allocation and Matching for 1862 and 1890 capacity grant recipients
FY 2016 data on the amount of funds awarded and matching requirements for 1862 and 1890 capacity grant recipients.
Official Documents & Guidelines
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…