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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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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…

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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)…

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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…

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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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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…

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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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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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NIFA-15-006 NIFA Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement

This is the NIFA Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement signed by NIFA's Director, Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy on September 2, 2014. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not…

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NIFA-15-007 NIFA Harassment Policy Statement

This is the NIFA Harassment Policy Statement signed by NIFA's Director, Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy on December 13, 2012. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the…

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NIFA-17-007 NIFA Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

This is the NIFA Equal Employment Opportunity Statement signed by NIFA's Director, Dr. Ramaswamy, on September 22, 2017. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to…

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NIFA-17-008 NIFA Sexual Harassment Policy Statement

This is the NIFA Sexual Harassment Policy Statement, signed by NIFA's Director, Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy, on September 22, 2017. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to…

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NIFA-15-005 NIFA Civil Rights Accountability Policy and Procedures

This is the NIFA Civil Rights Accountability Policy and Procedures as required under USDA's Departmental Directive (DR) 4300-010, "Civil Rights Accountability Policy and Procedures," signed by NIFA's Director, Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy, on…

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NIFA-15-009 AREERA Stakeholder Input Requirements

AREERA Stakeholder Input Requirements. This document is digitally signed and cannot be altered. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public…

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NIFA-15-010 List of Agriculture-Related Fields for HSACU Eligibility

The instructional programs listed in this appendix are observed to be agriculture-related fields for HSACU eligibility purposes. Programs are listed in numerical order by their six-digit CIP code followed by the full title of the…

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NIFA Federal Assistance Policy Guide

These documents provide 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-12-002 System for Award Management

Eight federal procurement systems and the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance will be combined into one new system, the System for Award Management (SAM). The overarching benefits of SAM include streamlined and integrated processes,…

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NIFA-00-001 Administrative Manual for the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Program

This manual sets forth administrative guidelines governing the use of funds allotted to the States under the provisions of the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research Act of October 10, 1962 (16 U.S.C. 582a-582a-7) …

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NIFA-19-017 McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Program Administrative Regulations Summary

Purpose: Funds allocated to the States…for the conduct of forestry research by schools of forestry, land-grant colleges, and the State Agricultural Experiment Stations. Policy: “All eligible institutions are required to conduct…

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NIFA-17-005 Federal Regulations for Intellectual Property

Regulations governing Intellectual Property from the Code of Federal Regulations.*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…

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NIFA-15-018 EPSCoR Terms and Conditions

The Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) has program-specific terms and conditions.*Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public…

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