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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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Centers of Excellence Transcript 8/27 and 9/3/2015
Centers of Excellence Transcript 8/27 and 9/3/2015.
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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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VSGP Listening Session #1 Transcript
Transcript from the Veterinary Services Grant Program Webinar held on February 17, 2016.
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VSGP Listening Session #2 Transcript
Transcript from the Veterinary Services Grant Program Webinar held on February 25, 2016.
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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…
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NIFA-19-003 EFNEP National Guidelines for Social Media
The EFNEP National Guidelines for Social Media were updated in 2014. The guidelines were developed by the EFNEP Southern Region Social Media Committee and reviewed by the National EFNEP Office at the National Institute of Food and…
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NIFA-17-004 PD-STEP Applicant Digest
PD-STEP is one of four grant programs in the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) - Education and Workforce Development (known as AFRI-EWD). This digest highlights the instructions in the Request for Applications (RFA) of…
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NIFA-22-001 NIFA Grants Application Guide
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) publishes funding opportunities and accepts grant application submissions through the federal Grants.gov site. The NIFA Grants Application Guide provides guidance for the…
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NIFA-18-014 NIFA Research Misconduct Policy Procedure
NIFA Research Misconduct Policy Procedure*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 clarity to the…
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NIFA Listens Session Transcripts
A transcript for each session of "NIFA Listens: Investing in Science to Transform Lives" is available. The sessions include: 2017 Overland Park, Kansas; Atlanta, Georgia; Sacramento, California; and Greenbelt, Maryland. …
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2017 AFRI Animal Health and Well-Being Project Director Meeting
Information regarding the 2017 AFRI Animal Health and Well-Being Project Director (PD) Meeting in Chicago, IL can be found below. Venue and Time Friday, December 1, at the Chicago Marriott, Downtown Magnificent Mile (Clark Marriott…
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NIFA-16-005 WebNEERS Requirements
This document includes specifics on the WebNEERS system, software, DR, and skill requirements. *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…
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NIFA-17-001 USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement (June 8, 2016), Spanish
USDA Civil Rights Statement Policy Statement (June 8, 2016), Spanish) *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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NIFA-17-002 USDA Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy Statement (June 6, 2016), Spanish
USDA Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy Statement (June 6, 2016), Spanish, Signed by Secretary Vilsack *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in…
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NIFA-17-003 EFNEP Paraprofessional Supervision
Adequate and effective supervision of paraprofessionals is an essential component of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). The following resources have been developed for supervisory training, self assessment,…
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NIFA-16-001 Distributed Peer Review Pilot in Foundational Program
distributed peer-review (DPR)Traditional peer review uses third-party reviewers (either individual and fully independent reviews or a convened panel of reviewers). Distributed peer review allocates (or distributes) reviewing…
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NIFA-20-016 NIFA Federal Assistance Policy Guide
This document provides 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-18-018 RREA Strategic Plan FY 2018-2022
To inform the 2018–2022 strategic plan, a national survey of rangeland and forestry Extension personnel was conducted, with the primary purpose of identifying emerging issues faced by private forest and rangeland owners/managers…
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NIFA-17-009 Capacity Award Terms and Conditions Dec 2017
Capacity Award Terms and Conditions, December 2017. *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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EFNEP Technology Guidelines
This document includes the EFNEP Technology Guidelines reviewed in June 2022.
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NIFA-17-006 EFNEP Volunteer Policy Resources
These documents include the June 2017 EFNEP Volunteer Policy and the June 2017 EFNEP Volunteer Criteria. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in…
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VMLRP Program Guidance for Awardees
The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) Program Guidance is a resource for veterinarians receiving a VMLRP award.
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NIFA-16-003 Indirect Cost Caps - Frequently Asked Questions
This resource covers frequently asked questions surrounding indirect cost caps. It addresses questions such as what is an indirect cost cap and how you can determine if a grant program you are applying for is subject to an indirect…
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NIFA-19-002 Plan of Work (POW) Memos
On this page are memos related to the Plan of Work (POW) tool (now NIFA Reporting System) *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…