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

Select from the following 4-H Events Resources

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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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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.

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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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VMLRP Applicants - Example Maps

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

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

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

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NRS Resources

NIFA is committed to finding innovative ways to document and communicate the contributions of Land-Grant University research, education and extension programs to solve challenges facing the food and agricultural system.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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