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Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP)

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The Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP), administered directly by the Department of Agriculture, is a competitive discretionary grant initiative designed to strengthen the food animal veterinary workforce in the United States. Its primary objectives are to develop and sustain essential veterinary services, alleviate veterinarian shortages, and provide critical education, extension, and training programs. The program focuses on key areas including agriculture, rural communities, and economic development to ensure the stability of food animal health services. Currently, the program status is closed and pending the next funding cycle. It is categorized under NAICS code 541940 and is managed as a forecast for future opportunities. Interested parties can monitor the official grants portal or the NIFA website for updates regarding the next application window and specific funding requirements.

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USDA grant program to strengthen the US food animal veterinary workforce and services.

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AgencyDepartment of Agriculture
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OfficeWY, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment of Agriculture
Office AddressWY, USA
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The objectives of the VSGP are to develop, implement, and sustain food animal veterinary services and relieve veterinarian shortage situations in the United States and to provide education, extension, and training programs for the food animal veterinary workforce.
Program administrator: Direct federal
Program status: Closed: Pending next funding cycle
Financial instrument: Competitive/Discretionary Grant
Topics: Food/Agriculture, Rural Area or Communities, Economic Development, Education
Notice of funding opportunity: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361158
Additional information: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/programs/veterinary-services-grant-program

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