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2020 NIFA Update

DECEMBER December 16 December 9 December 2 NOVEMBER November 25 November 18 November 11 November 4 OCTOBER October 28 October 21 October 14 October 7 SEPTEMBER September 30 September 23 …

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2021 NIFA Update

DECEMBER December 22, 2021 December 15, 2021 December 8, 2021 December 1, 2021 November November 24, 2021 November 17, 2021 November 10, 2021 November 3, 2021 October October 27, 2021 October 20, 2021 October 13,…

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NIFA Policy Guide 2021 Update Webinar Presentation

The latest updates to the NIFA Policy Guide in a 508 compliant 2021 Webinar Presentation.

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NIFA Civil Rights Training

The objective of this training is to explain equal opportunity notification requirements and explore outreach activities as a component of civil rights compliance in NIFA-funded programs and activities. A password is required for…

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Title IX Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Sex Training

This presentation training provides an overview of common Title IX compliance issues in NIFA funded programs and activities, including sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination based on sex. For assistance with this document…

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Developing a Comprehensive Civil Rights Training Program

Implementing an effective civil rights training program for your institution: Lessons from NIFA’s Civil Rights Working Group.For assistance with this document, please contact NIFA’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights. …

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2022 NIFA Update Archives

December December 21, 2022 December 14, 2022 December 7, 2022 November November 30, 2022 November 23, 2022 November 16, 2022 November 9, 2022 November 2, 2022 October October 26, 2022 October 19, 2022 October 12…

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA)

The goals of the DEIA Team work are to enhance research and investment in communities to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility; help reduce barriers to access and advance opportunities for underserved communities; and…

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GusNIP Listening Session

GusNIP Listening Session NIFA hosted a listening session on October 20, 2021 to collect stakeholder feedback, through oral and written comments, regarding all aspects of the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which…

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Civil Rights Review Process Overview

To provide land grant universities with a general overview of NIFA’s streamlined civil rights compliance review process, including: Authority, Purpose and Process; and Review Areas and Subcomponents. For assistance with this document,…

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Equitable Distribution Training 2020

Equitable Distribution Training - 2020.For assistance with this document, please contact NIFA’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights.

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2023 NIFA Update Archives

DecemberDecember 13, 2023December 6, 2023NovemberNovember 29, 2023November 15, 2023November 8, 2023November 1, 2023OctoberOctober 25, 2023October 18, 2023October 11, 2023October 4, 2023SeptemberSeptember 27, 2023September 20,…

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Prioritizing Nutrition Security: NIFA Elevates Youth and Families

Nutrition Security Webinar highlighting six NIFA programs that elevate the role of youth and families in prioritizing food security. 4-H and positive youth development, then children, youth and families at risk, enhancing agricultural…

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NRS Learning Community

(coming soon)The NRS Learning Community will offer on-demand access to educational resources and training content for the NIFA Reporting System. The pre-recorded instructional videos will cover topics designed to enhance user knowledge…

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NIFA Grants Support Technical Assistance Workshop Agenda

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will have a technical assistance webinar to help you learn more about different funding opportunities. We welcome 1890 and 1862 Land-grant Institutions; Hispanic-serving…

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Grant Workshop Day 1: NIFA Grant Pre-Application Process Resources

Please find resources for the Grant Support Workshop Day 1 in English below. Resources include: Pre-application Requirements Understanding the Request for ApplicationsLogic model/Data Management Plan

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Grant Workshop Day 4: Competitive Program Funding Opportunities

Please find resources for the Grant Support Workshop Day 4: Competitive Program Funding Opportunities in English below. Resources include:Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment Agriculture Economics and Rural…

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Panel Manager Orientation

As a panel manager, you are a temporary NIFA employee and are required to complete a training package.

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Prioritizing Nutrition Security: NIFA’s Role in Cultivating Future Farmers and Ranchers

Prioritizing Nutrition Security: NIFA’s Role in Cultivating Future Farmers and RanchersPanelists: Cassandra Huey, PhD, Program Specialist in the Division of Community and Education and Executive Coordinator NIFA Nutrition…

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SBIR/STTR Program Overview Webinar

Program Coordinator Melinda Coffman provides an overview to USDA's Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. Program Overview, Part 1 Program Overview, Part 2

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Economics, Markets and Trade

This program area priority within the Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities (AERC) program area supports research on development of theories, methods and applications of agricultural economics. It encourages…

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2024 NIFA Update Archives

MayMay 1, 2024AprilApril 24, 2024April 17, 2024April 10, 2024April 3, 2024MarchMarch 27, 2024March 20, 2024March 12, 2024March 6, 2024FebruaryFebruary 28, 2024February 21, 2024February 14, 2024February 7, 2024JanuaryJanuary 31,…

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