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Template 3 (letter) - 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 item…

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1890 Facilities Program Terms and Conditions, May 2017

These terms and conditions apply to awards under the Facilities Program.

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Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) 2017 Terms and Conditions

2017 SBIR terms and conditions.

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Final Invention Statement and Certification

The grantee must submit a summary to NIFA of all inventions made during the length of the grant. If no inventions occurred during the project period, a negative report must be submitted.

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Global Engagement Opportunities

NIFA is committed to strengthening American agriculture through global engagement. Applicants to NIFA's programs have opportunities to include international collaborations or activities within their proposals.

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Meat and Poultry Curricula

These instructions provide a guideline to teach consumers about food safety issues in Meat and Poultry.

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Foodborne Viruses on Various Foods Curricula

These instructions provide a guideline to teach consumers about food safety issues related to foodborne viruses on various foods.

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Produce and Nuts Curricula

These instructions provide a guideline to teach consumers about food safety issues related to produce and nuts

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Leading Transdisciplinary Projects Resources

This guidance reflects the experiences and perspectives of many successful project directors; experience built on vision and high hopes, mistakes, false starts, and dead ends. Each project is unique, and authors acknowledge no one…

Transcripts

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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Adult Development and Aging Workgroup

The Adult Development and Aging Workgroup (ADAW) was established in January 2017 to inform, assess and address the existing and emerging needs and priorities of Older Americans and aging farmers, and to strategically position extension…

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7 CFR 3419 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

On November 13, 2017, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for 7 CFR 3419 - Matching Funds Requirements for Agricultural Research and…

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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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Capacity Award Terms and Conditions

Capacity Award Terms and Conditions

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Level 2 eAuthentication Instructions

This document provides instructions for grant recipients to obtain access to the ezFedGrants external portal for the purpose of managing grants they receive from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) or other USDA…

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Continuation Awards FAQs

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is implementing a new process to simplify the time and effort required to apply for a continuation award. NIFA staff implemented the change using a Continuous Process Improvement …

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VMLRP Shortage Situation Nomination Allocation

The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) allows each state to nominate a set number of Veterinarian Shortage Situations each fiscal year. The VMLRP Maximum Nomination Allocation table contains the maximum number of…

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Instructions for Animal Health Capacity Search

Animal Health funding for NIFA partner institutions is determined on an annual basis through a set of formula calculations. Part of these calculations includes determining an institution's Animal Health Capacity, which is determined by…

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USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement (May 22, 2020)

USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement (May 22, 2020), Signed by Secretary Sonny Perdue.

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RREA Planning and Reporting Guide FY 2017- 2021

Renewable Resources Extension Act (RREA) Planning and Reporting Guide for FY 2017-2021

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NIFA Instructions on Returning Funds to ASAP

Request a copy of the slide deck: How to Return Funds to NIFA via ASAP.

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Limited English Proficiency

The Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Implementation Strategy of the U.S. Department of Justice and Untied States Department of Agriculture Guidance sets forth the recommended strategy and step-by-step procedures for ensuring that…

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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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4-H Overview

4-H has a rich history of being a leader in positive youth development experiences for more than a century. The tie with land-grant universities and the U.S. Department of Agriculture assures a research and science base to the program…

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