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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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Intent of Employment (Application Part 1 Program - Section 8, 9, & 10)
VMLRP Application Part 1: Program
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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 Hall of Fame Awards
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking nominations for the NIFA Hall of Fame, which was created at the agency's five-year anniversary.Inductees into the NIFA Hall of Fame have worked, coordinated, or supported…
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SBIR/STTR Funding Form (Time of Award)
This form provides USDA with the certification that prospective grantees meet the eligibility criteria to receive an SBIR/STTR program award.
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SBIR/STTR Certification Statement (Lifecycle Certification)
Complete and signed lifecycle certification forms must be submitted with all Phase I and Phase II interim and final reports.
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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 Partnership Award
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recognizes there are many outstanding contributions that our partners in the Land-Grant Universities and other cooperating institutions and organizations have achieved. To recognize…
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Recommended Format for Submitting Expected Outcomes
Expected Outcomes – PDF AttachmentThese are the Recommended Formats for Submitting Expected Outcomes for DOCE RFAs. Title the attachment “Expected Outcomes” in the document header and save file as “ExpectedOutcomes.” Please use 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…