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Instructions

Science Emphasis Area (SEA) and Knowledge Area (KA) Connection

The Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Reform Act (AREERA) requires that states submit a Plan of Work (POW), including yearly accomplishments and results, in order to receive federal funding. As part of the POW&nbsp…

Forms

4-H Name and Emblem List of Authorized Vendors

For more information about the 4-H Name and Emblem, contact Division Director, Youth and 4-H Shannon Horrillo.

Forms

4-H Name and Emblem Application

For more information about the 4-H Name and Emblem, contact Division Director, Youth and 4-H Shannon Horrillo.

Instructions

Post Award Compliance Reviews

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) conducts post award compliance reviews to meet the agency’s responsibility under the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) to provide reasonable assurance that its…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-19-005 NLGCA Eligibility Flow Chart

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…

Forms

Request for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Designation

The Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Designation guidance can be used by eligible institutions to submit a request to be designated as an NLGCA institution. This NIFA-certified designation is an eligibility requirement for…

Brochures

Programa de Investigación e Innovación para Pequeñas Empresas

Read this page in English. El Instituto Nacional de Alimentación y Agricultura (NIFA, por sus siglas en inglés) administra el programa SBIR del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), el cual se centra en proyectos…

Instructions

USDA Equal Opportunity Public Notification Policy

USDA's Equal Opportunity Public Notification Policy training. For assistance with this document, please contact NIFA’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights.

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-5-7a Official List of Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities

The institutions listed here are granted HSACU certification by the Secretary and are eligible for HSACU programs for a one year period, starting from the date of publication. Institutions are listed alphabetically under the state of…

Factsheets

Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems FAQ

These are some Frequently Asked Questions about the Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems (DSFAS) within the AFRI Foundational and Applied Science program. For questions about DSFAS in the AFRI Education and…

Instructions

Urban, Indoor, and Emerging Agriculture Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions about the Urban, Indoor, and Emerging Agriculture Program

Factsheets

NIFA Civil Rights Compliance Review Schedule for FY 2022-2025

USDA-NIFA 1862/1890 Institution Review Schedule

Instructions

VMLRP Shortage Situation Nomination Allocation

The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) allows each state to nominate a set number of Veterinarian Shortage Situations each fiscal year. The VMLRP Maximum Nomination Allocation table contains the maximum number of…

Webinars

FY22 Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grant Program (AGVETS) Applicant Webinar

FY22 Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grant Program (AGVETS) Applicant Webinar.

Reports

EFNEP 2020 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…

Maps

Land-Grant Colleges and Universities Map

The resource below provides the printable version of the NIFA land-grant colleges and universities map. If you would like to see the interactive version, you can find it on the interactive Land-Grant University Website Directory…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-5-3a-NIFA Research Terms and Conditions 5/14/2022, Corrected 10/23/2023

Updated NIFA Research Terms and Conditions Effective 5/14/2022, Corrected 10/23/2023*Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This document…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-5-3b-NIFA Capacity Award Terms and Conditions 05.14.2022

Updated Capacity Award Terms and Conditions 05.14.2022 *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…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-5-3c-NIFA 1890s Facilities Award Terms and Conditions 05.14.2022

Updated 1890s Facilities Award Terms and Conditions 05.14.2022 *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…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-5-3d-NIFA SBIR Award Terms and Conditions 05.14.2022

Updated SBIR Award Terms and Conditions 05.14.2022 *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…

Factsheets

Nutrition Security Fact Sheet

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) supports nutrition security -- having physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets dietary needs and food preferences for an active…

Factsheets

Climate Change Fact Sheet

Farmers, ranchers and landowners are facing one of the most pressing issues in food and fiber production: a rapidly changing climate. Extreme weather events involving temperature, rain, wind, and fire are occurring more frequently…

Tools

NIFA Social Media Communications Toolkit: May 2022

Overarching Theme: Creating More and Better Markets. As we build back better, we must create more and better markets for producers and consumers alike.

Factsheets

1890 Land-grant University Initiatives Factsheet

1890 Land-grant University Initiatives Factsheet

Factsheets

2021 NIFA Year in Review Factsheet

2021 NIFA Year in Review Factsheet

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