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1890 Land-Grant Institutions Programs
The 1890 land-grant system consists of the following 19 universities: Alabama A&M, Alcorn State University, Central State University, Delaware State University, Florida A&M University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State…
Factsheets
NIFA Peer Review Process for Competitive Grant Applications
NIFA reviews all applications accepted into the individual competitive programs through the peer review process. The following description of that process portrays general concepts that are shared among NIFA competitive grants programs…
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Land-Grant Colleges and Universities
Learn about the partners who collaborate with NIFA to address critical issues related to agriculture, food, the environment, and communities.
Instructions
Integrated Programs Application Information
Within NIFA, integrated is defined as bringing the three components of the agricultural knowledge system (research, education, and extension) together around a problem area or activity. Integration may be done at the project level or…
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AFRI Request for Applications Resources
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) streamlined the content of its Requests for Applications (RFA). In lieu of including long sections of general information in every RFA, the RFAs contain a reference link to this…
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Microbial Biotechnology
Microbes (or microorganisms) are organisms that are too small to be seen by the unaided eye. They include bacteria, fungi, protozoa, microalgae, and viruses. Microbes live in familiar settings such as soil, water, food, and animal…
Presentations
Economics, Markets and Trade
This program area priority within the Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities (AERC) program area supports research on development of theories, methods and applications of agricultural economics. It encourages…
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RRDC Activities
Through efforts of the NIFA Regional Rural Development Centers (RRDCs), the land-grant system's capacity to address critical needs of rural people and places is being significantly advanced through research, professional development,…
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REEport Frequently Asked Questions
On this page, you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the REEport application. If you have questions that are not answered on this page, please reference the REEport User Guide for comprehensive…
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Air Quality Programs
Agricultural operations can be significant sources of odors and PM-10 (particulate matter less than 10 microns). Title V of the 1990 Clean Air Act requires owners of all major sources of air pollution to obtain an operating permit…
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Regional Rural Development Centers
The NIFA Regional Rural Development Centers (RRDCs) play a unique role in USDA's service to rural America. They link the research and educational outreach capacity of the nation's public universities with communities, local decision…
Instructions
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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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…
Factsheets
ABIC Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions: Agriculture Business Innovation Center at an HBCU
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Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Resources
NIFA's Equal Opportunity Staff (EOS) are available to provide additional resources to employees and partners in the areas of civil rights and diversity. EOS collaborate with the ARS Office of Outreach, Diversity, and Inclusion in…
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REEport Resources - Land-Grant Partners
Land-Grant partners and grantees are those who are part of a State Agricultural Experiment Station, Cooperative Extension, Veterinary Medicine, or Forestry school at an 1862 or 1890 Land-Grant University (LGU). If you are part of one…
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REEport Resources - Independent Institutions
Grantees at independent institutions are those who are not part of a State Agricultural Experiment Station, Cooperative Extension, Veterinary Medicine or Forestry school at an 1862 or 1890 land-grant institution. If you are from an…
Technical Assistance
Technical Assistance Webinar: Research Facilities Act Program (RFAP)
The purpose of the Research Facilities Act Program (RFAP) is to assist qualifying institutions with the costs related to constructing, purchasing, updating, renovating, or modifying agricultural research buildings to conduct research…
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RRDC Issues and Activities
The Regional Rural Development Centers are a trusted source of economic and community development data, decision tools, education, and guidance in our nation’s rural communities.
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Equipment Grants Program (EGP)
The 2018 Farm Bill authorized $5 million that may be appropriated annually for 2019 through 2023. The EGP is intended to assist with acquisition of research equipment that may be too costly and/or not appropriate for support through…
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Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP)
The Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program provides support to students to help them complete their bachelor’s degree in the Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Human (FANH) Sciences or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in…
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Research Facilities Act Program (RFAP)
OverviewThe RFAP is designed to assist in the construction, alteration, acquisition, modernization, renovation, or remodeling of an agricultural research facility to enhance the institution’s long-term impact on food and agricultural…
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Child and Adolescent Development (CFD) Listserv
The Child and Adolescent Development (CFD) Listserv is a discussion forum for state or regional Extension specialists whose work has traditionally been included in the term "Family Science" in Cooperative Extension.
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Climate Change: Adaptation, Mitigation and Resilience
Temperatures and drought extremes are recorded nearly every year, which stress crop and livestock systems and make them more susceptible to devastating infestations of native and non-native insects and diseases.Devastating wildfires…
Webinar
Food & Nutrition Security Webinar: Making MyPlate a Household Name
Dr. Dionne Toombs, Associate Director of Programs at NIFA, started off the webinar by highlighting NIFA’s contributions to helping reach the Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s goal of making MyPlate a household name. Then, Dr…