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GusNIP Webinars
The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) brings together stakeholders from various parts of the food and healthcare systems.
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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…
Factsheets
FY 2023 Reviewer Assignments for AREERA reports
NIFA’s National Program Leaders are each assigned a state to review their AREERA Plans of Work and Annual Reports of Accomplishments.
Reports
Affirmative Action Plan FY 2022
Affirmative Action Plan for the Recruitment, Hiring, Advancement, and Retention of Persons with Disabilities.
Reports
FY 2022 Allocation and Matching
FY 2022 data on the amount of funds awarded and matching requirements for 1862 and 1890 capacity grant recipients.
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-5-3d-NIFA SBIR/STTR Programs Terms and Conditions 01.27.23
Updated Small Business Innovation Research Terms and Conditions for FY 2023, effective January 27, 2023. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in…
Instructions
AFRI Sustainable Agricultural Systems RFA Frequently Asked Questions
These are some Frequently Asked Questions about the AFRI Sustainable Agricultural Systems program.
Factsheets
National Awards for Excellence
The National Awards for Excellence in College and University Teaching in the Food and Agricultural Sciences program recognizes outstanding college faculty in agriculture, natural resources, veterinary and human sciences. This program…
Reports
FY 2021 Allocation and Matching
FY 2021 data on the amount of funds awarded and matching requirements for 1862 and 1890 capacity grant recipients.
Official Documents & Guidelines
Fellowships/Scholarships Entry/Exit Form
The Fellowships/Scholarships Entry Form NIFA-2025 (OMB No. 0524-0039) to report on individual student beneficiaries.
Webinars
VMLRP Applicants
This page provides information and useful links for those veterinarians interested in applying for a VMLRP award. It is strongly encouraged to work through the links below to prepare and submit an application. Please review the…
Reports
EFNEP 2018 National Impact Report
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) consistently demonstrates strong results. Annual data confirms graduates improve their diets, improve their nutrition practices, stretch their food dollars farther, handle food…
Brochures
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Brochure
Read this page in Spanish.NIFA administers the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR-STTR) programs, which focus on projects that enhance American…
Instructions
Logic Model Planning Process
A logic model is a conceptual tool for planning and evaluation which displays the sequence of actions that describes what the science-based program is and will do. A logic model:Clarifies the linkages between investments and activities…
Instructions
4-H Multi-State & National Events Applications & Guidelines
Select from the following 4-H Events Resources
Factsheets
History of USDA EPSCoR States
Since NIFA determines Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) state eligibility every year, a number of states will join or leave (“graduate from”) the 19-state list every year. This chart shows the history of…
Reports
AFRI 2020 Annual Review
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is NIFA's flagship competitive grants program. The purpose is to support research, education, and extension work that address key problems of national and regional importance in…
Instructions
NIFA Reporting System User Guide
This manual is designed to provide users with a framework for utilizing and understanding the features of the NIFA Reporting System.
Reports
FY2023 Congressional Actions
Information related to NIFA's FY 2023 Budget.The "FY 2023 Enacted NIFA Analysis - Agriculture Appropriation" document shows FY 2023 Agriculture Appropriations for the Enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act. On December 29, 2022, the…
Maps
Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and HSIs with Hispanic-Serving Agricultural College and Universities (HSACU) Certification
To be recognized as an HSI, institutions must have a minimum of 25 percent Hispanic enrollment. Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs) are represented. In addition to the enrollment requirement, a HSACU must…
Newsletters
2022 NIFA Update Archives
December December 21, 2022 December 14, 2022 December 7, 2022 November November 30, 2022 November 23, 2022 November 16, 2022 November 9, 2022 November 2, 2022 October October 26, 2022 October 19, 2022 October 12…
Instructions
Food Safety Outreach Program Tip Sheets
The Food Safety Outreach Program tip sheets are resources designed for applicants in the development of proposed applications.
Tools
NIFA Social Media Communications Toolkit January 2023
Key DatesHere's a sample of what's included in our social media toolkit. To download the entire collection, click the .zip file link located at the bottom of the pageJanuary is National Soup Month Jan. 5: National Bird DayJan. 11:…
Official Documents & Guidelines
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…