Department Of Agriculture
Annual Technical Report
Due: See Reporting Requirements on individual award documentation.
Format: Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) format. Instructions found here, http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/rppr/index.jsp. Progress reports must cover only the most recent period of performance and should adequately describe the grant project’s progress toward performance objectives and clearly highlight the major accomplishments achieved during the reporting period.
How to Submit: All NIFA grant reporting must be completed using the Research, Education, and Extension project online reporting tool (REEport) found here, http://portal.nifa.usda.gov
Final Technical Report
Due: See Reporting Requirements on individual award documentation.
Format: Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) format. Instructions found here, http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/rppr/index.jsp The final reports for competitive, non-competitive, and capacity projects are all required to cover the duration of the project, from start to end date. Reports should adequately describe how performance objectives were achieved and highlight the major accomplishments and non-technical impacts of the research, extension, or educations activities performed. How:
How to Submit: All NIFA grant reporting must be completed using the Research, Education, and Extension project online reporting tool (REEport) found here, http://portal.nifa.usda.gov
Questions or concerns, email, jedward2@umd.edu
Annual Technical Progress Reports
Due: Performance reports shall not be required more frequently than quarterly or, less frequently than annually. Following are the due dates for all performance reports:
- Quarterly performance reports are due September 1, December 1, March 1, and June 1 each year of the agreement.
- Semiannual performance reports are due December 1 and June 1 each year of the agreement.
- Annual performance reports are June 1 each year of the agreement
Format: The report must have a header or cover page with the following information: Subrecipient Name, Principal Investigator Name, ARS Agreement Number and Reporting period covered.
- A comparison of actual accomplishments with the goals and objectives established for the period and the findings of the investigator. Whenever appropriate and the output of programs or projects can be readily quantified, such quantitative data should be related to cost data for computation of unit costs.
- Reasons why established goals were not met, if appropriate.
- Other pertinent information including, when appropriate, analysis and explanation of cost overruns or high unit costs.
- Subawardees shall not be required to submit more than the original and two copies of performance reports. Report submission via electronic mail is allowable.
- Subawardees shall immediately notify the REE Agency of developments that have a significant impact on the award-supported activities. Also, notification shall be given in the case of problems, delays, or adverse conditions which materially impair the ability to meet the objectives of the award. This notification shall include a statement of the action taken or contemplated, and any assistance needed to resolve the situation.
How to Submit: Technical/performance reports are to be emailed to the ARS PI (previously known as “ADODR”), and copies are to be provided to the Authorized Departmental Officer. The ADO address is the Agency Address block in the grant.
Final Technical Reports
Due: 90 days after the expiration date or termination date of the grant.
Format: The report must have a header or cover page with the following information: Subrecipient Name, Principal Investigator Name, ARS Agreement Number, Reporting period covered and Note “FINAL REPORT”.
- A comparison of actual accomplishments with the goals and objectives established for the period and the findings of the investigator. Whenever appropriate and the output of programs or projects can be readily quantified, such quantitative data should be related to cost data for computation of unit costs.
- Reasons why established goals were not met, if appropriate.
- Other pertinent information including, when appropriate, analysis and explanation of cost overruns or high unit costs.
- Subawardees shall not be required to submit more than the original and two copies of performance reports. Report submission via electronic mail is allowable
How to Submit: Technical/performance reports are to be emailed to the ARS PI (previously known as “ADODR”), and copies are to be provided to the Authorized Departmental Officer. The ADO address is the Agency Address block in the grant.
Questions or concerns, email, jedward2@umd.edu
Annual Technical Progress Reports
Due: Quarterly, no later than 30 days after the reporting period
Format: http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/rppr/index.jsp Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) format. Instructions found here.
How to Submit: Submit through USDA FAS Grantor Portal eAuthentication at https://grants.fmmi.usda.gov
Final Technical Reports
Due: No later than 90 days form the expiration or termination date of the agreement.
Format: http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/rppr/index.jsp Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) format. Instructions found here.
How to Submit: Submit through USDA FAS Grantor Portal eAuthentication at https://grants.fmmi.usda.gov
Questions or concerns, email, jedward2@umd.edu