Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA VSGP 006344
The Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Its central aim is to strengthen the availability, quality, and long-term stability of veterinary services in places where access to veterinarians is limited, with a particular focus on addressing veterinarian shortage situations. In practical terms, the program is designed to help communities, organizations, and service providers develop, put into operation, and sustain efforts that expand veterinary capacity, especially in underserved rural areas and in regions facing persistent gaps in animal health services.
The scope of the program covers the United States as well as U.S. Insular Areas, reflecting an intent to improve veterinary service coverage not only in the mainland states but also in geographically isolated jurisdictions where workforce and infrastructure challenges can be more severe. By targeting shortage situations, VSGP supports activities that can reduce barriers to veterinary care, improve animal health outcomes, and strengthen the broader agricultural and public health systems that depend on adequate veterinary capacity. This includes bolstering services that protect livestock and other agricultural animals, which in turn helps support producers, maintain food supply resilience, and reduce risks associated with animal disease outbreaks.
This opportunity is categorized under Agriculture as the funding activity area and is associated with CFDA number 10.336. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity is listed as discretionary, meaning awards are made through a competitive process based on the priorities and selection criteria described in the official funding notice. While the summary information provided does not specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards, those details are typically addressed in the full announcement and can vary by year depending on Congressional appropriations and program priorities.
Eligibility is indicated broadly as “Others,” with the notice directing applicants to consult Part III, A. for the specific eligibility requirements. In many USDA NIFA opportunities, that section usually clarifies which types of entities may apply (for example, certain nonprofit organizations, institutions, tribal entities, state or local governments, or other qualifying organizations). Because the exact eligible applicant categories are not included in the excerpt, any organization considering applying would need to refer to the full funding announcement to confirm eligibility and any restrictions, partnership requirements, or documentation needed to demonstrate qualification.
Key administrative identifiers for this opportunity include the title “Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP)” and the funding opportunity number “USDA NIFA VSGP 006344.” The opportunity was created on April 3, 2017, and the original closing date for applications was May 19, 2017. As with many federal grants, those dates apply to that specific funding cycle; future rounds, if offered, would be released under updated notices with new deadlines and potentially revised priorities or requirements.Apply for USDA NIFA VSGP 006344
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.336.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2017-04-03.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-05-19. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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