Grant Writing

• 20 tips for Grant Writing Success
• USDA NIFA Grant Writing Essentials

Proposal Process & Technical Assistance

• Technical Assistance Workshop
• Tips for Preparing Grant Proposals
• Second Annual Virtual Grants Support Technical Assistance Workshop
• USDA NIFA Grant Training
• USDA NIFA Grant Regulations and Guidelines
• USDA NIFA Grant Terms and Conditions
• Apply for a USDA NIFA Grant
• How to be USDA NIFA Grant Panelist
• NIFA-22-001 NIFA Grants Application Guide

Logic Models

• USDA Logic Model Planning Process
• Generic Logic Model for NIFA Reporting

Data Management & Budgets

• Creating Data Management Plan
• Data Management Plan for NIFA-Funded Research, Education, and Extension Projects
• Management Plans and Budgets
• NIFA Data Management Plan Frequently Asked Questions

Templates & Examples

• Sample plans on DMPTool’s site
• Samples of the R&R forms (Grants.gov)
• NIFA Facilities and Other Resources Template (Texas A&M Agrilife)
• NIFA Equipment Template (Texas A&M Agrilife)
• USDA NIFA Application Support Templates
• USDA Biographical Sketch Template (North Dakota State University)
• Federal Grant Forms and Templates, including Biographical Sketch Example, Conflict of Interest Template; Current & Pending Support Template (Texas A&M AgriLife)
• FY 2023 Education and Workforce Development RFA Additional Information for Part IV, C

2024 FSOP Developed Templates (These are for educational purposes to guide you in your grant development. These are not USDA NIFA provided.)

• Narrative Collaborative Education and Training Proposal
• Narrative Community Outreach Proposal
• Narrative Technical Assistance-Grant Writing Skills

Grant & Mentoring Programs

• Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program (Mentor Plan)
• USDA Mentoring Program
• USDA Equipment Grant Program