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NIFA-20-015 Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Specific Terms and Conditions October 2020

Updated Small Business Innovation Research Terms and Conditions for FY 2020, effective October 13, 2020. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the…

Factsheets

Time and Effort Reporting - OMB Standards

This Fact Sheet focuses on frequent areas of concern around documentation requirements for Compensation - Personnel Services (time and effort reporting), including documentation of personnel expenses, reconciliation of estimates,…

Reports

FY 2019 Allocation and Matching

FY 2019 data on the amount of funds awarded and matching requirements for 1862 and 1890 capacity grant recipients.

Forms

Agreement of Understanding and Compliance with Civil Rights Laws

Agreement of Understanding and Compliance with Civil Rights Laws example.

Instructions

AFRI Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions about the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)

Instructions

USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement (May 22, 2020)

USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement (May 22, 2020), Signed by Secretary Sonny Perdue.

Factsheets

AFRI / FASE - Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions cover information on the AFRI Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) and USDA Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) programs. For more information, see the AFRI FASE &…

Factsheets

AFRI Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants for New Investigators FAQs

These frequently asked questions are about Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) grants for New Investigators. For more information about all FASE grants, see the AFRI FASE & EPSCoR Program website.

Forms

SF-425 Federal Financial Report

The SF-425 is the Federal Financial Report form. This is a requirement for all NIFA grants. Download the SF-425 Federal Financial Report Instructions To view the form below, you need Acrobat Reader. If you do not have…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-20-016 NIFA Federal Assistance Policy Guide

This document provides information about the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant process and its associated authorities and NIFA’s responsibilities. The Office of Grants and Financial Management (OGFM) maintains…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-20-012 - NIFA Research Agency Specific Terms & Conditions July 2020

Updated research terms and conditions for FY 2020, effective 7/15/2020. *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…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-20-013 Capacity Award Specific Terms and Conditions July 2020

Updated Capacity programs terms and conditions for FY 2020, effective July 15, 2020. *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…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-20-014 1890 Facilities Program Specific Terms and Conditions July 2020

Updated 1890 Facilities Grants Specific Terms and Conditions for FY 2020, effective July 15, 2020. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-20-005 NIFA Coronavirus FAQs

This FAQ covers the most commonly asked questions about impacts of the COVID-19 emergency on USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grants. NIFA continues to evaluate options and flexibilities related to coronavirus…

Factsheets

NIFA and ERS Virtual Career Expo Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

NIFA and ERS Virtual Career Expo Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from the individual Breakout Sessions and an additional FAQs resource page created as a result of the unrecorded NIFA National Program Leader session.Date of Virtual…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-20-007 USDA NIFA Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-26

Consistent with federal government agencies across the United States in the face of the new and unique challenges in confronting the COVID-19 epidemic, USDA NIFA continues to prioritize the health and safety of the research community…

Reports

FY 2019 Hatch Act (Multi-State Funding) - Appendix A Final

FY 2019 Hatch Act (Multi-State Funding) - Appendix A Final

Reports

FY 2018 Revised Allocation and Matching

FY 2018 revised data on the amount of funds awarded and matching requirements for 1862 and 1890 capacity grant recipients.

Forms

Commodity Board Submission Form

This topic submission form is for the NIFA Commodity Boards Topic Provision. This form is intended for eligible commodity boards to submit a topic to NIFA for potential inclusion in AFRI RFAs, as described in detail on the main…

Reports

2018 CYFAR Annual Report

The 2018 CYFAR Annual Report features the programmatic activities, outcomes, and impacts of the Children Youth and Families At-Risk (CYFAR) Program in 2018. ​

Instructions

Frequently Asked Questions: Grant Management

This document addresses frequently-asked questions regarding payments, enrollment, and financial reporting.

Webinars

COVID-19 FAQs Webinar

NIFA hosted a webinar on April 16, 2020, for Land-Grant Universities and other science partners to clarify answers to frequently asked questions about how the current situation caused by COVID-19 will affect NIFA programs. More…

Instructions

VMLRP External Peer Review Panel - Reviewer Information

Please reference the document below for information that describes the selection process, roles, and responsibilities of volunteers who served on VMLRP “Nomination Panels” or “Award Panels” during the past program cycle.&nbsp…

Forms

VMLRP Volunteer Panelist Questionnaire

Thank you for your interest, and indication of potential availability, to serve on a VMLRP panel! As a VMLRP panel volunteer, you should be aware that by submitting the form below you are not making a firm commitment to NIFA. In…

Instructions

WebNEERS - EFNEP Annual Update/5-Year Plan

This resource provides WebNEERS users with written instructions and training modules for the EFNEP Annual Update/5-Year Plan. Module durations are noted parenthetically. Request the EFNEP 5 Year Plan (2020-2024) Program…

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