Here you will describe your work history, credentials, and accomplishments, etc., to demonstrate your ability to work in the shortage area. (Max 2 pages, PDF format.) Details are in the RFA on Pages 18 & 19.
Reviewers are interested in seeing the courses you have taken - see Page 19-22 of the RFA.
Include a copy of your State veterinary license and your USDA APHIS accreditation status. For senior students applying, this will be listed as Pending.
This is a very important part of the Application, please go to Pages 19-20 of the RFA where there are important guidelines.
It's wise to ask someone to proofread it before sending.
Your personal Shortage Map should be constructed as described on Page 22 of the RFA.
There is no Shortage Map required for Type III.
For examples, click on the button below. ▼▼
Remember to check if all 3 have sent in their recommendations - if not, you must include the recommendations that have not sent with your own application.
◄◄ Click on the cowboy at left if:
► You want LifeStock to answer your questions by email.
OR,
► You want to set up a personal Zoom support call with us.
If the cowboy link isn't active, email us at: nifaprogramshelp@lifestock.org
For best results during the Zoom support call, we expect that you will have read through the RFA, listened to the USDA webinars, and completed your preliminary application. Then we can best help you to improve your application.
- NIFA Tutorial available -
● You can find the tutorial by clicking on the horse at the right... ➽ ➽
● For the Financial Application Part 2 on Pages 22-25, any questions regarding filling out the financial information should be directed to: vmlrp@usda.gov
► March 31, 2025, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time - for your LETTER OF INTENT
► Within six months from Jan.21, 2025 - for the 3 RECOMMENDATIONS
► April 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time - for your APPLICATION
...In fact, it's best to get it all in early...
All VMLRP applicants will be informed by email of the final funding decisions related to the FY 2025 RFA by Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
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