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Apply for a Grant
February 5, 2022
NIFA supports research, education, and extension activities through three primary funding mechanisms: competitive grants, capacity grants, and non-competitive grants.
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Manage a Grant
February 5, 2022
In the post-award phase of the grant process, awardees work in partnership with NIFA to ensure proper stewardship of federal funds. This includes monitoring project activities for compliance with program requirements and submitting all…
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Regulations and Guidelines
February 5, 2022
As an administrator of U.S. government support, NIFA works in partnership with grantees to ensure responsible stewardship of federal funds. Our grantees and partners are required to comply with all relevant rules and regulations.
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Program Operational Areas
February 5, 2022
Operational areas are pages about areas that NIFA currently supports or has supported in the past. These pages may discuss topics that do not currently have any related NIFA grant programs open for applications.
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Competitive (AFRI and Non-AFRI)
February 5, 2022
Competitive grant programs enable NIFA, via a rigorous peer review process, to select the highest quality proposals from a large pool of institutions and organizations. Each competitive program may have different eligibility rules. …
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Capacity Grant Programs
February 5, 2022
Capacity grant programs ensure that the Land-Grant University System and other partners maintain the ability to conduct research and extension activities. These programs are intended for land-grant institutions, schools of forestry, and…
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Non-Competitive
February 5, 2022
Non-competitive grant programs are directed by Congress to support designated institutions for research, education, or extension on topics of importance to a state or region.
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The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program
February 5, 2022
The VMLRP will pay up to $25,000 each year towards qualified educational loans of eligible veterinarians who agree to serve in a NIFA-designated veterinarian shortage situation for a period of three years. To learn more about the VMLRP,…
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Land-Grant University Website Directory
February 5, 2022
Partnerships are integral to NIFA’s mission. NIFA is the federal partner in a vast network of scientists, educators, and extension staff that address critical issues about agriculture, food, the environment, and communities.
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CRIS - Current Research Information System
February 5, 2022
The Current Research Information System (CRIS) provides data and reports on NIFA’s research, education and extension activities. By using the search interface on the CRIS website, users can obtain reports that describe NIFA-funded…
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LMD - Leadership Management Dashboard
February 5, 2022
The Leadership Management Dashboard (LMD) is a NIFA reporting tool that allows users to access financial and budget information on the agency’s programs. Users may drill-down from general program data to the project level to see how…
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Integrated Reporting System FAQs
February 5, 2022
The Plan of Work and REEport systems are undergoing a system redesign to streamline reporting processes and improve the quality of data collected in compliance with the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Educational Reform Act of…
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REEport
February 5, 2022
The Research, Extension, and Education Project Online Reporting Tool (REEport) is NIFA’s primary grant reporting system. The system collects both technical and financial data related to NIFA-funded, non-capacity (competitive) projects…
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REEIS - Research, Education and Economics Information System
February 5, 2022
The Research, Education, and Economics Information System (REEIS) provides information on NIFA’s research, education, and extension programs as well as those of other USDA partner organizations. REEIS imports, aggregates, and stores…
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Budget
February 5, 2022
Through the federal budget system, the President and Congress determine the allocation of resources among Federal Government agencies. NIFA uses these funds to catalyze transformative discoveries, education, and engagement to address…
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Legislation
February 5, 2022
In addition to appropriating funds to government agencies, Congressional legislation mandates reforms and calls for program changes and other actions that focus on advancement of national priorities.
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NIFA Administrative Actions
February 5, 2022
Legislation, when passed into law, may mandate implementation of new or reformed policies, establishment of new entities and programs, and application of other measures enacted to address national priorities.
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Data Gateway
February 5, 2022
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is committed to serving its stakeholders, Congress, and the public by using new technologies to advance greater openness. To strengthen transparency and promote open government, NIFA is…
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Peer Review System
February 5, 2022
The Peer Review System (PRS) allows reviewers to read grant proposal applications, submit reviews, create summaries of panel discussions, and read other panelist's reviews.
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iEdison
February 5, 2022
iEdison provides a single interface for grantees and contractors to interact with multiple government agencies. The tool makes it easy to learn about the law and its regulations and report an invention or patent funded by government…
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WebNEERS: Planning, Evaluation, and Reporting
February 5, 2022
The Web-Based Nutrition Education Evaluation and Reporting System (WebNEERS) is a secure system designed, hosted, and maintained by Clemson University. It was launched in October 2012 as an update to the legacy system, the Nutrition…
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Who We Are
February 5, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) was established by the Food Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill) to find innovative solutions to issues related to…
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What We Do
February 5, 2022
NIFA-supported programs are turning research into action – bringing groundbreaking discoveries from research laboratories to farms, communities, and classrooms. NIFA supports research, education, and extension activities through three…
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How We Work
February 5, 2022
NIFA’s programs rely upon a three-pronged strategy that integrates research, education, and extension to ensure that groundbreaking scientific discoveries are brought out of the laboratory and into the hands of those who can put them to…
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Visit NIFA
February 5, 2022
There are many ways to get to NIFA's headquarters in Washington, DC, and operations in Kansas City, MO. Whether you're arriving by foot, car, train, or the metro, the information on this page will provide clear instructions on how to…