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NIFA-17-006 EFNEP Volunteer Policy Resources

July 18, 2017

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

February 20, 2024

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

September 26, 2016

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

February 5, 2019

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…

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NIFA-19-010 2018 Farm Bill Indirect Cost Provision

July 10, 2019

Determining the Maximum Indirect Costs AllowedSection 1462(a) and (c) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (NARETPA) limits indirect costs for the overall award to 30 percent of Total…

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NIFA-20-002 Current and Past Matching Requirements

January 16, 2020

The 2018 Farm Bill removed the matching requirements on NIFA competitive grants imposed under the 2014 Farm Bill. Therefore, there are changes to the matching requirements on many competitive grants awarded after December 20, 2018. …

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FAQs for U.S.-Ireland Research and Development Call in Agriculture

March 11, 2022

This document addresses some of the most frequently asked questions about the general application information for the U.S.-Ireland Research and Development Partnership Call in Agriculture.

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NIFA-20-007 AFRI Program Area Funding Levels and Award Durations

October 29, 2020

This table of the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 grant categories, program areas, funding levels and award durations is presented to help eligible national and state commodity boards understand the variety of opportunities in the…

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NIFA-19-005 NLGCA Eligibility Flow Chart

September 19, 2022

The Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCU) institution designation must be requested and approved by NIFA in order to receive the designation. NIFA supports agricultural programs at eligible institutions through the Capacity…

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NIFA-15-014 Commercial, For-Profit Indirect Cost Training Two Rate Method

February 26, 2015

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture conducted a training on commercial, for-profit indirect costs, for the two rate method. The training covered similarities to the one rate method, the differences from the one rate method,…

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NIFA-14-002 Indirect Cost Rate Proposal Cover Page

September 30, 2014

Cover letter for indirect cost rate proposals for for-profit and non-profit organizations. *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…

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NIFA-15-013 Non-Profit Indirect Cost Training Two Rate Method

February 26, 2015

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture conducted a training on non-profit indirect costs, for the two rate method. The training covered similarities to the one rate method, the differences from the one rate method, what the…

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NIFA-19-015 Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) 2019 Terms and Conditions

August 15, 2019

Updated Small Business Innovation Research Terms and Conditions for FY 2020, effective October 1, 2019. *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-19-013 Capacity Award Terms and Conditions October 2019

August 15, 2019

Updated Capacity programs terms and conditions for FY 2020, effective October 1, 2019. *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…

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NIFA-19-012 NIFA Research-Agency Specific, October 2019

August 15, 2019

Updated research terms and conditions for FY 2020, effective 10/1/2019. *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-19-018 EFNEP Integration of Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change Efforts

December 4, 2019

EFNEP policies, procedures, and guidelines are developed and updated periodically based on federal legislation and regulations, stakeholder expertise and experience, and emerging trends and priorities. These documents ensure program…

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NIFA-20-004 NIFA Industrial Hemp FAQs

February 20, 2020

The following information about the USDA Hemp Production Program and USDA NIFA industrial hemp research is being provided since the 2018 Farm Bill was signed into law and implementation of 2018 Farm Bill provisions by USDA.*Disclaimer:…

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NIFA-18-003 NIFA Annual Monthly ASAP Accounts Suspension Schedule FY 2018

February 13, 2018

This is the NIFA Annual Monthly Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) Accounts Suspension Schedule for FY 2018. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to…