NIFA Application Kit

OMB Control No: 0524-0039	ICR Reference No: 202511-0524-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202201-0524-004
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NIFA	Agency Tracking No: 0524-0039
Title: NIFA Application Kit
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/30/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 11/28/2025
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2028	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2025
Responses	26,550	0	15,153
Time Burden (Hours)	26,888	0	18,415
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of the NIFA grant application for research, education, and extension programs is to provide applicants with the required forms, instructions, and related information to be used when applying for competitive, capacity, and/or other grant programs under NIFA.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 3101 Name of Law: National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 128	07/08/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 53275	11/25/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Letter of Intent (LOI) Form - State, Local & Tribal Gov't N/A Letter of Intent (LOI) Form NIFA Application Kit NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA NA ,   NA ,   NA ,   NA ,   NA ,   NA ,   NA ,   NA ,   NA NIFA Grant Application - Federal Government NA, NA Supplemental Information Form ,   Application Type Form NIFA Grant Application - Individual NA, NA Supplemental Information Form ,   Application Type Form NIFA Grant Application - Private Sector NA Supplemental Information Form NIFA Grant Application - State, Local & Tribal Gov't Form NIFA-2010, Form CSREES-2008, NA, NA Supplemental Information Form ,   Application Type Form ,   Assurance Statement(s) ,   Fellowships/Scholarships Entry/Annual Update/Exit Form

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	26,550	15,153	0	0	11,397	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	26,888	18,415	0	0	8,473	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The increase/difference in the burden amounts are due to the increased volume of applications submitted to NIFA for all grant programs utilizing the application kit.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,212,624

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

Agency Contact: Laura Givens 816 527-5379 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(i) Why the information is being collected;
			(ii) Use of information;
			(iii) Burden estimate;
			(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
			(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
			(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date: 11/28/2025

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