Remember there is a maximum of 4 pages, double-spaced.
See P.15-17 for the details.
There is more information on P. 18.
Note that a map is not needed for Type III shortage.
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► February 19, 2026, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time - for your LETTER OF INTENT
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All VMLRP applicants will be informed by email of the final funding decisions by Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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