This grant is for the purpose of enhancing animal health infrastructure and addressing critical workforce needs across the nation. Specifically, the Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP) aims to significantly improve access to essential veterinary care by supporting the development, implementation, and long-term sustainability of vital veterinary services throughout the United States and its U.S. Insular Areas. A key objective is to alleviate pressing veterinarian shortage situations in rural and underserved communities, ensuring robust animal health and welfare. By investing in these services, the program seeks to bolster the overall resilience of the agricultural sector and public health by maintaining a strong veterinary workforce capable of responding to diverse challenges.
Opportunity ID: 292953
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-VSGP-006344 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.336 — Veterinary Services Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 03, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 19, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 19, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 18, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See Part III, A. for eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The purpose of the Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP) is to develop, implement and sustain veterinary services and relieve veterinarian shortage situations in the United States and U.S. Insular Areas. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 292953 Full Announcement-FY 2017 VSGP RFA -> 17_VSGP RFA.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email: electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.336 | PKG00231806 | Apr 03, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
292953 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
292953 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
292953 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
292953 RR_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf
292953 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
292953 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
292953 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
292953 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
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