VSGP-RPE Essential Details

1.   Project Summary /Abstract. The project summary must show how the goals of the proposal align with the purpose of VSGP.  (See pages 19-25 of the NOFO for the details.) 

 2. Your narrative should be no more than 7 pages (1.5 spaced) with 2 additional pages for figures and tables. It is imperative that applicants make a

compelling case in their Project Narrative.

It should include any educational or extension experience.

It's going to be difficult to put everything in 7 pages, so stick to the most important points. 

a. You must identify the problem in the selected shortage area.

b. Introduction and background: Describe the scope of the clinic’s current practice and why it can relieve the veterinary shortage area.

c. The objectives: Include a clear statement of the goal(s) and supporting objectives of the proposed services.

d. Your approach: The proposed services should match the needs specified in the shortage nomination form.

e. The anticipated results:  Estimate the magnitude of the impact of the proposed practice enhancements.

f. The project timetable: Include important phases and major milestones.

► Shortage area information must be submitted as a pdf for the veterinary shortage situation you wish to serve.

► All RPE applicants must submit a map that clearly identifies the location of the practice, the service area of the practice, and the counties of service identified on the veterinary shortage situation nomination form.

► Type I shortage area applications require a second map as a pdf.  It's a little complicated,  see (D) near the top of P. 24 of the NOFO.

BUDGET JUSTIFICATION: The budget justification must not exceed five, 1.5 spaced pages of written text, pictures, and numbers (the font size for tables should be no smaller than 11-point, Times New Roman). 

➽ The page limits outlined here ensure fair competition. 

➽ The budget justification should include a brief description of how funds will be used for specific activities or equipment. 

➽ Funds cannot be used to construct new buildings or facilities or to acquire, expand, remodel, or alter an existing building or facility, including site grading and improvement and architect fees.  

     Not that the budget justification can really make an applicant stand apart.