NIFA Grants 2025: VMLRP and VSGP-RPE

Here are the basics about applying for the VMLRP Grant

First: Download the RFA (click on the cows below)

Request for Applications

It's important to download the RFA from the NIFA website - or by clicking on the cows at left - and to read through all sections. This is the official document from USDA-NIFA.

◄◄ Click the cows at left ◄◄ to check it out.

Eligibility

> Find out if you are eligible on Page 11 of the RFA.

> Check out where the Veterinary Shortages map to see where opportunities exist. (Link is below.)

> Find the explanation of the different types of Full Time Equivalents (FTE) Type I, II, or III... see the link below.

> You must ask 3 people to recommend you.

> Email a Letter of Intent to say you will apply by April 1, 2024, 5:00PM Eastern Time, see Page 13 of the RFA.

>>>> Begin putting your application together - more details on the next page.

Check out the Veterinary Shortages Map

To use the Interactive Map, click below for the NIFA site. This link is also located on Page 15 of the RFA.

Shortages Map

Understanding Full Time Equivalent (FTE) and Practice Types

You can find information and guidance on the NIFA Veterinarian Shortage Situations page regarding the hours required for a full work week by clicking on the button below.

FULL TIME EQUIVALENTS

You must ask three people to recommend you

Along with your application, you must ask 3 people who understand your work and your goals to send an email to recommend you. They must be familiar with your work & with rural veterinary projects. (Please don't ask relatives.)

Below is the link for the form for your recommenders ▼▼

RATING OF APPLICANT

DEADLINES:

► 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...

A QUESTION & ANSWER PAGE

◄◄ Read the Q&A on the NIFA site under Program Faqs by clicking on the Q&A symbol at left.

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