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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 …
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