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National 4-H Week 2023
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has proclaimed October 1-7 as National 4-H Week! 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the United States – a network of 500,000 volunteers and 3,500 4-H professionals that provides…
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NIFA-5-3a-NIFA Research Terms and Conditions 1/26/2024
*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 public regarding existing requirements…
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NIFA-21-002 Appendix I - National Policy 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. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements…
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Fellowship Terms and Conditions - June 2018
*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 public regarding existing requirements under…
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BFRDP Sample Commitment Letter Template
BFRDP Commitment Letters should be included from all partners (signed by the partnering institution AR). Letters should include partner roles in the proposed project and agreement to abide by the Management and Collaboration Plan. …
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NIFA-20-007 USDA NIFA Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-26
Consistent with federal government agencies across the United States in the face of the new and unique challenges in confronting the COVID-19 epidemic, USDA NIFA continues to prioritize the health and safety of the research community…
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NIFA-21-004 Coronavirus FAQs
This FAQ covers the most commonly asked questions about impacts of the COVID-19 emergency on USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grants. NIFA continues to evaluate options and flexibilities related to coronavirus…
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NIFA-20-005 NIFA Coronavirus FAQs
This FAQ covers the most commonly asked questions about impacts of the COVID-19 emergency on USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grants. NIFA continues to evaluate options and flexibilities related to coronavirus…
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NIFA-19-007 Matching requirement FAQ
NIFA developed Frequently Asked Questions relating to the 2018 Farm Bill Matching requirements as a resource for grantees. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are…
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NIFA Application Development Guide
This guidebook is designed as a tool to help prospective USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grantees develop application packages.
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NIFA-21-003 Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) List
This Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) list is a listing of all NIFA-certified NLGCA institutions. This list is updated with newly certified Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture on a regular basis. Certified…
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NIFA FY 2025 President's Budget Proposal
NIFA’s Fiscal Year 2025 President’s Budget submission seeks funding to bolster scientific research in programs that enhance the nation’s resilience and response to climate change through innovative and new approaches.
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NIFA FY 2016 President's Budget Proposal
NIFA’s Fiscal Year 2016 President’s Budget submission seeks resources to develop a comprehensive approach to addressing the agriculture-health nexus, ensuring the health and well-being of our nation by supporting cutting-edge research,…
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NIFA FY 2014 President's Budget Proposal
NIFA’s Fiscal Year 2014 President’s Budget submission seeks funding to lead food and agricultural sciences to create a better future for the nation and the world. NIFA will focus resources on supporting programs that provide…
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NIFA FY 2015 President's Budget Proposal
NIFA’s Fiscal Year 2015 President’s Budget submission seeks funding to support programs that provide foundational knowledge, as well as on programs that will create substantial impacts by addressing critical issues facing the long-term…
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NIFA-15-019 Centers of Excellence Provision
SEC. 7214. CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE(a) IN GENERAL.—The Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 is amended by inserting after section 1672D (7 U.S.C. 5926) the following new section:SEC. 1673. CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE(a)…
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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 only…
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NIFA-18-001 NIFA Annual Monthly Intra-Governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) Bill Processing Schedule for FY 2018
This is the NIFA Annual Monthly Intra-Governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) Bill Processing Schedule for FY 2018.*Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to…