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The 2008 Farm Bill Report: Making an Impact through NIFA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) was established by the Food Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill) to find innovative solutions to issues related to…

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Request for Waiver from Target Percentage for Multistate Extension Activities and Integrated Activities

Request for Waiver from Target Percentage for Multistate Extension Activities and Integrated Activities

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National Institute of Food and Agriculture FY2013 President's Budget Proposal

Research enables development of the knowledge needed to solve many of the issues facing our nation. Education strengthens schools and universities to train the next generation of scientists, educators, producers, and citizens…

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1890 Facilities Program, Section 1447, Special Terms and Conditions C

Special terms and conditions for the 1890 Facilities Program.

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Best Practices in Nutrition Education for Low-Income Audiences

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), identified a need for a comprehensive set of best practices in nutrition education for low-income audiences for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program educational projects,&nbsp…

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USDA Strategic Plan FY 2014 - 2018

Mission Statement USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management. Vision…

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CYFAR Program Annual Report 2013

The Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR) Grant Program is funded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to support the collective collaboration of the land-grant system to ensure the positive programmatic…

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NIFA Strategic Plan FY2014 - FY2018

NIFA Strategic Plan FY2014 - FY2018

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-15-002 AREERA Multistate and Integrated Activities Guidance

The documents listed on this resource page provide background guidance and requirements for reporting on AREERA funds used in support of multistate extension and research integrated activities. Contact pow@usda.gov with questions. …

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1994 Land-Grant Directory

Find faculty, presidents and staff in NIFA's 1994 program

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Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program Directory

This list provides e-mail, phone numbers and photos.

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-5-7a Official List of Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities

The institutions listed here are granted HSACU certification by the Secretary and are eligible for HSACU programs for a one year period, starting from the date of publication. Institutions are listed alphabetically under the state of…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-19-016 USDA Information Quality

In compliance with the requirements of the USDA Information Quality Guidelines, this page provides information pertaining to requests for corrections of information disseminated by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-19-009 Indirect Cost Chart

Indirect costs (otherwise known as facilities and administration costs) may be limited by legislation under NIFA awards. The following chart is to assist in the understanding of the applicable indirect cost rate under NIFA programs…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-15-016 Late Application Consideration

General questions about NIFA’s policy regarding late applications. *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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Data Management Plan for NIFA-Funded Research, Education, and Extension Projects

NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science directly support the long-term prosperity and global preeminence of U…

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NIFA-18-010 NIFA Federal Assistance Programs List

Types of NIFA Financial Assistance NIFA’s financial assistance programs are generally classified by the type of funding mechanism. The primary funding mechanisms are (1) competitive grants; and (2) capacity and infrastructure grants. …

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NIFA-12-003 Sections 738 and 739 of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012

Sections 738 and 739 of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Pub. L. 112-55) prohibits NIFA from entering into a contract, memorandum of…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-14-001 Reinstatement of Funding Sources Reporting Requirement for NIFA Awards

This correspondence is to notify you that the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), USDA will be modifying the following terms and conditions to reinstate the annual submission requirement to report project level…

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NIFA-14-003 Implementation of 2 CFR part 200

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a final rule, 2 CFR part 200, "Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards" (78 FR 78589; December 26, 2013). Federal…

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NIFA-13-001 Reform of Federal Policies Relating to Grants and Cooperative Agreements; Cost Principles and Administrative Requirements (Including Single Audit Act)

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is requesting input regarding proposed changes in federal policies that relate to grants and cooperative agreements. On February 1, 2013, OMB published a notice in the Federal Register entitled…

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NIFA-19-001 Official NIFA Identifier

The official NIFA identifier was updated in November 2020 and is now comprised of the USDA logo with NIFA signature lockup. Per NIFA regulations and guidelines, it is expected that grantees use NIFA’s official identifier in…

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REE Action Plan

USDA has created a robust infrastructure to perform world-class science, deliver classroom and community education, and transfer technologies from the laboratory to the private sector for the benefit of the Nation. Tracking our…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-15-012 National Institute of Food and Agriculture Guiding Principles

National Institute of Food and Agriculture Guiding Principles *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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Science of Gene Flow in Agriculture: Meeting Report

NIFA sponsored a workshop in Washington DC on September 7–8, 2011, about the science of gene flow in agriculture and its role in co-existence.Participants from the seed and plant production industries, the plant sciences community, and…

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