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Panel Composition Training Materials

Panel Composition Training Materials. A password is required for training materials. Please contact a member of the EOS for access.

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Tribal Colleges Review Process Overview

NIFA's Tribal Colleges Review Process Overview. For assistance with this document, please contact NIFA’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights.

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Nondiscrimination in Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance from USDA

This Departmental Regulation (DR) establishes the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy for ensuring programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance from USDA are in compliance with applicable civil…

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VMLRP Veterinary Shortage Situation Nomination Guide

The following information is a step-by-step guide for State Animal Health Officials (SAHOs) and their staff to prepare and submit veterinary shortage situation area nominations. These nominations fill the growing need for food supply…

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HSI Civil Rights Compliance Review Process

HSI Civil Rights Compliance Review Process objective is to provide grantee Hispanic-serving institutions with a general overview of NIFA’s civil rights compliance review process, including:Authority, purpose, and process;Review…

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4-H Multi-State & National Events Applications & Guidelines

Select from the following 4-H Events Resources

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Limited English Proficiency Training 2020

Limited English Proficiency Training 2020. For assistance with this document, please contact NIFA’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights.

Speeches

National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and Association of Public and Land-grant Universities Memorial Lecture Series

Each year the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) joins with the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) to sponsor a lecture presented at the APLU Annual Meeting. The lecture honors one of the three most…

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VMLRP Applicants - Example Maps

Example Maps for VMLRP Applicants - both drawn and digital versions.

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Urban, Indoor, and Emerging Agriculture Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions about the Urban, Indoor, and Emerging Agriculture Program

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NIFA Reporting System User Guide

This manual is designed to provide users with a framework for utilizing and understanding the features of the NIFA Reporting System.

Videos

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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National 4-H Week

Join NIFA as We Celebrate National 4-H Week October 1-7, 2023U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has proclaimed October 1-7, 2023, as National 4-H Week! You can read and download the Proclamation on National 4-H Week, 2023 - United…

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Calculation Of 30 Of TFFA IDC Limitation - Aug 2023

NIFA award recipients needing additional assistance with indirect costs can email inquiries to RecipientsICPs@usda.gov.

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REEport User Guide

The REEport User Guide is an instructional guide for REEport users. In this guide, you will find instructions on how to access, navigate, and submit reports in REEport. This guide covers project initiation, progress reports…

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REEport Site Administration Guide

The REEport Site Administration Guide is an instructional guide for Site Administrators. In this guide, there are instructions on how to manage users, how to administer your site, and how to run operational reports.

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NIFA Reporting System Registration Guide

NIFA Reporting System Registration Guide

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Family Life and Human Development State Specialists Awards

The National Awards for Family Life and Human Development State Specialists are awarded to state Extension specialists who have made important contributions to the work of Cooperative Extension and who provide clear evidence of program…

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Family & Consumer Sciences Professional Development Opportunities

NIFA provides professional development information and opportunities for family and consumer sciences faculty, educators, and researchers in the field to assist them in remaining connected to current and emerging resources, colleagues,…

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AFRI Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions about the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)

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BARD Memorandum of Understanding

In 2013, the U.S. National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD), collectively the Participants, signed a…

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Food Safety Outreach Program Tip Sheets

The Food Safety Outreach Program tip sheets are resources designed for applicants in the development of proposed applications.

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National 4-H Conference Resources

National 4-H Conference forms and resources are posted below. For more information, visit National 4-H Conference.

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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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USDA Mandated Paper-Based Training for Panel Managers

The following paper-based trainings are required modules for temporary Federal employees serving as panel managers for NIFA's peer review process. Learn more on the Panel Manager Orientation page.Please access the training documents…

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