USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)

The following are NIFA-specific documents that will aid you in the application process.

Components of a Typical NIFA Proposal

• AFRI Conflict of Interest Template.
• AFRI Current & Pending Template.
• AFRI Project Summary Template.
• AFRI Project Type Template.

NIFA Proposal Development

• Regulations and Guidelines: Resources are provided to NIFA’s partners and award recipient to support their adherence to federal regulations governing program performance.
• NIFA FAQs: This list of FAQs covers questions about eligibility and general submission.
• NIFA RFAs: NIFA’s RFAs’ anticipated publication dates (This list is not all inclusive).

Grants.gov (Cayuse): What You Need to Know

• Sample NIFA Grants.gov Application Guide.

Resources from NIFA

• Information for Researchers: How to apply for a NIFA grant.
• Grant Training: NIFA recent grant training resources are available for download.
• News: Subscribe to NIFA News.
• Previously Awarded Grants and Contracts: Searchable database of funding data, metrics, and information about research, education, and extension projects that have received grant awards from NIFA.
• Active Funding Opportunities