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General Terms and Conditions
This document, version dated March 2016, provides National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) general terms and conditions that apply to all research and research-related awards (i.e., research, education, and extension…
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AFRI Water for Agriculture Challenge Area Frequently Asked Questions
This document addresses some of the most frequently asked questions about the AFRI Water for Agriculture Challenge Area and general application information.
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National Framework for Health and Wellness
The new Cooperative Extension National Framework for Health and Wellness is a tool to help Extension systematically address the programmatic area of health and wellness at the individual, community, environmental, and policy levels. …
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VMLRP Frequently Asked Questions
The frequently asked questions may assist you in commonly asked questions regarding the VMLRP program, shortage nomination form, award process and other resources. If you have additional questions, please email us: VMLRP.Click a…
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VMLRP External Peer Review Panel - Reviewer Information
Please reference the document below for information that describes the selection process, roles, and responsibilities of volunteers who served on VMLRP “Nomination Panels” or “Award Panels” during the past program cycle. …
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NIFA Policy Guide Comment Resolution Matrix
NIFA posted a draft version of the 2018 guide for public review and comment in June 2018. OGFM reviewed all comments submitted and made edits to the Policy Guide where appropriate. In cases where comments were not…
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Aging-Related Programs Developed and/or Delivered by Extension
The Land-Grant University and Cooperative Extension System is responsible for the development of many programs that contribute to the quality of life of Older Americans. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) supports…
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FY 18 Capacity Grant Guidance Letter
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIF A), like the rest of the Federal Government, is funded under a temporary FY 2018 Continuing Resolution (CR). Funding levels available to support our programs during the CR were…
Newsletters
2018 Fresh from the Field
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Post Award Compliance Reviews
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) conducts post award compliance reviews to meet the agency’s responsibility under the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) to provide reasonable assurance that its…
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Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 10.500 Change
Effective Fiscal Year (FY) 2019, capacity and competitive extension programs will see a change in their Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance number. Currently all housed under 10.500, extension programs will be receiving their own…
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DRAFT Learning Definition
This document provides a theoretical definition of learning from the positive youth development framework. It is grounded in scholarly literature and strives to balance constructivist and sociocultural perspectives. It provides…
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FY 2016 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) RFA
FY 2016 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) RFA
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FY 2015 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) RFA
Although no new awards will be made in fiscal year (FY) 2015 for the AFRI Sustainable Bioenergy Challenge Area, NIFA will support and advance ongoing research, education, and extension in the Sustainable Bioenergy Program through…
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Positive Youth Development Point of Departure
On August 3rd and 4th, the University of Georgia, Fort Valley State University, and NIFA hosted a Call to Conversation regarding Positive Youth Development (PYD) that was framed by a “Point of Departure” document. The main point taken…
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National Wild Turkey Federation Memorandum of Understanding
This cooperative effort will enhance coopering in planning, coordinating, and developing wildlife information exchange procedures and education programs of mutual interest to sustain and enhance natural resources for the economic,…
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National Science Foundation Geosciences Directorate Memorandum of Agreement
The purpose of this Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is to encourage and support interaction among the NSF/GEO and NIFA personnel and the sharing of information about project activities and area of mutual interest. This MOA is…
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National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Memorandum of Understanding
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to establish a continuing a working relationship between the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and the Extension Service (ES), United States Department of…
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Data Summit Program and Agenda
Program for the Data Science in Agriculture Summit, including agenda and biographies. Return to the data summit page.
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DOL Overtime Final Rule
On May 23, 2016, the Department of Labor published “Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Computer and Outside Sales Employees” — known as the “Overtime” final rule — which updates the…
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CYFAR 101 - National Outcomes, Logic Model and Common Measures
Planning for effective program evaluation is a critical component of ensuring efficacy of a program. There are numerous steps that are involved in planning a program evaluation, including understanding the needs of your program’s…
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Template 1 (Table) - Prior approval for equipment request
This template may be used by capacity grantees to prepare and submit prior approval for equipment requests for their capacity grants. Use of the template is not required - requests may be submitted in any form so long as the…
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Sample Equipment Prior Approval Request
To assist Capacity grantees in preparing prior approval for equipment requests, this sample request, utilizing the template, illustrates a request with adequate levels of detail and information. UPDATED December 3, 2018, to reflect 508…
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Capacity Grantee Equipment Prior Approval Request Submission Checklist
A tool for capacity grantees to ensure that their equipment prior approval requests contain required and adequate information. UPDATED June 29, 2023.