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VMLRP - Essential Details

The VMLRP application has several components:

1) The Program Form - this is a short fillable form. You can link in on the button below ▼

Program form

2) Your Resumé - see P. 14 of the NOFO for for details

3) Your Unofficial Transcript(s)

4) Veterinary License and USDA APHIS Accreditation

5) A Professional Narrative: THIS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Remember there is a maximum of 4 pages, double-spaced. 

See P.15-17 for the details. 

6) Shortage Situation Map, required for Types 1 and II shortages. - Click below for samples ▼

There is more information on P. 18.

Note that a map is not needed for Type III shortage.

Sample map

7) Recommendation Form - there will be 3 recommenders

These recommendations will be sent directly to NIFA. Remind your recommenders that it's important to submit before the deadline. Click below to locate the form that must be used  ▼ 

Recommendation Form

Reminder - Individual help is available:

◄◄ Click on the cowboy at left if:


► You want LifeStock to answer your questions by email.

        OR, 

► You want to set up a personal support call with us. 


If the cowboy link isn't active, email us at:  nifaprogramshelp@lifestock.org 


For best results during the support call, we expect that you will have read through the NOFO, listened to the USDA webinars, and completed your preliminary application. Then we can best help you to improve your application.

REMEMBER YOUR DEADLINES

►  February 19, 2026, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time - for your LETTER OF INTENT


►  March 5, 2026, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time - for your APPLICATION


    ...In fact, it's best to get it all in early...

Congratulations on completing your VMLRP application!!

All VMLRP applicants will be informed by email of the final funding decisions by Wednesday, September 30, 2026.


We hope this website and any information you received from the questions you sent to us, were helpful.


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