[Research] Exciting News from NIFA: First Programs Are Moving to eRA!

[Ursula Prins]

Hi Everyone,

Please note the upcoming training opportunity at the bottom of the email
which requires you to register.

Also, RED is currently developing a new process for requesting eRA Commons
accounts.  Stay tuned for further detials!

Thank you all and apologies for the duplicate emails!
Ursula

> *~~ Please disseminate this information with those researchers and
> research administrators in your department who may find it noteworthy ~~*
>
>
> NIFA is excited to announce that the following programs will be making new
> awards using the eRA grants management system *in Q1 FY26:*
>
>    - Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI)
>    - Equipment Grants Program (EGP)
>    - Farm Business and Benchmarking Program (FBMB)
>    - Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program (FASLP)
>    - Food Safety Outreach Competitive Grants Program (FSOP)
>    - Organic Agriculture Research & Extension Initiative (OREI)
>    - Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Program
>    (REEA-NFF)
>    - Secondary Education, Two-Year Postsecondary Education, and
>    Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom Challenge Grants Program (SPECA)
>    - Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP)
>
>
>
> *What Does This Mean for You?*
>
> Funding opportunities and applications for these programs will still use
> Grants.gov, but if you are planning on applying for one of the above
> opportunities, you will need to register for an eRA Commons account as soon
> as possible. Below are quick steps to get started:
>
>    - *If you already have an eRA Commons user account:* Contact an
>    administrator (such as the Signing Official (SO), Administrative Official
>    (AO), or Account Administrator (AA)) in your organization or institution to
>    verify your username and affiliation.
>    - *If you need a new eRA Commons user account:* Provide your
>    administrator with the following information:
>
>
>    - First and last name
>    - Email address
>    - Desired username
>    - eRA Commons roles required (visit eRA Commons Roles guide
>    <http://lyris.nifa.usda.gov/t/2991124/2044596/18002/3001/> for more
>    information on what roles you need)
>    - Once you provide this information, you will receive two emails:
>    account confirmation with username, then a temporary password. You will
>    create a new password at first login.
>
> Important Note: Only new applications to the above programs are moving to
> eRA at this time, and applications will still be submitted through
> Grants.gov. Prior awards will continue to operate using previous systems
> and processes. For more information on the registration process, see registration
> guide. <http://lyris.nifa.usda.gov/t/2991124/2044596/18003/4001/> For
> additional resources, visit NIFA eRA Grants Management System Reference
> Center <http://lyris.nifa.usda.gov/t/2991124/2044596/18004/7001/>.
>
>
>
> *Want to learn more: Upcoming Training on eRA*
>
> The eRA team will be hosting a training to provide an introduction and
> high-level overview of eRA and its capabilities. This training is available
> to any potential grant applicants or current grant recipients. The training
> is currently scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00
> Central Time. If you would like to join the training event please
> register at our event page here
> <http://lyris.nifa.usda.gov/t/2991124/2044596/18005/8001/>. This training
> event will be recorded. NIFA is actively working to onboard additional
> programs throughout FY26 and beyond. Please keep an eye out for more
> updates as we continue to modernize our grants management system.
>
>
>
> *Questions? *
>
> If you have any questions, please explore our new eRA Reference Center
> <http://lyris.nifa.usda.gov/t/2991124/2044596/18004/9001/> or reach out
> to the GMI team at NIFAGrantsMod at usda.gov
>
>
>
> *Stay Updated*
>
> For live updates and announcements on NIFA's Grants Modernization
> Initiative and eRA migration, visit:
> *www.nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/how-we-work/grants-modernization-initiative*
> <http://lyris.nifa.usda.gov/t/2991124/2044596/18006/9002/>
>
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