Veterinary Services Grant 2024
Veterinary Services Grant 2024: Advancing Education and Practice
Summary:
The Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP) is a program that funds projects that improve the skills and services of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and students in the U.S. The program has two types of grants: Education, Extension, and Training (EET) and Rural Practice Enhancement (RPE). The program is run by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and aims to address the shortage of veterinarians in rural areas.
Sponsor:
The program is sponsored by NIFA, a federal agency that supports research, education, and extension in agriculture and related fields.
Eligibility:
The program is open to qualified entities that are located in, and implementing a project in, the U.S. or its territories. The EET grants are for entities that provide education, training, recruitment, or retention of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, or students. The RPE grants are for entities that establish or expand veterinary practices in rural areas.
Benefits:
The program offers grants of up to $250,000 for each project, which include the following benefits:
- Funding to implement the project and achieve the desired outcomes
- Training and mentoring on project management, monitoring and evaluation, and communication
- Networking and collaboration opportunities with other grantees, partners, and experts
- Visibility and recognition for the project and the team
Deadline:
March 21, 2024
