Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA VSGP 005824
Apply for USDA NIFA VSGP 005824
- The USDA-NIFA 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 May 04, 2016 and posted on May 04, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 17, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA). Its core aim is to strengthen and maintain veterinary service capacity in places where access to veterinarians is limited, with an explicit focus on addressing veterinarian shortage situations across the United States and the U.S. Insular Areas. In practical terms, the program is designed to support efforts that build, roll out, and keep veterinary services operating over time, especially in underserved communities and regions where shortages can affect animal health, public health, food systems, and local economies.
This opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number USDA NIFA VSGP 005824 and falls within the Agriculture funding activity category. The associated CFDA number is 10.336, which is the federal assistance listing commonly used to track USDA-NIFA programs and related awards. The funding instrument type is a grant, meaning selected applicants receive financial assistance to carry out proposed projects that align with the program purpose rather than a procurement contract for goods or services.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of entities and individuals that might be positioned to expand veterinary services. Eligible applicants include state governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, provided they are not institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses); small businesses; and individuals. The listing also includes an "Others" category with a note to consult the opportunity's additional eligibility guidance for clarification, indicating there may be special cases or conditions for certain applicant types.
Key dates for this particular posting show it was created and posted on May 4, 2016, with an original and current closing date of June 17, 2016. The award ceiling and expected number of awards were not specified in the provided source fields, which typically means those details were either not included in the summary record or were intended to be referenced in the full announcement materials. Overall, the opportunity centers on increasing access to veterinary care and sustaining veterinary infrastructure where shortages exist, using grant funding to support development and continuity of services in the U.S. and U.S. Insular Areas.
Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP) FAQs
What is the Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP)?
The Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA). It is designed to strengthen and maintain veterinary service capacity in areas where access to veterinarians is limited.
What is the main goal of VSGP?
The core goal of VSGP is to address veterinarian shortage situations by supporting efforts that build, implement, and sustain veterinary services over time, especially in underserved communities and regions.
Why does VSGP focus on veterinarian shortage situations?
Veterinarian shortages can affect animal health, public health, food systems, and local economies. VSGP specifically targets places where limited access to veterinarians creates risks or service gaps.
Which agency administers this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by USDA-NIFA (U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture).
Is VSGP a competitive or discretionary grant?
The VSGP is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this posting?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is USDA NIFA VSGP 005824.
What is the CFDA (Assistance Listing) number for VSGP?
The associated CFDA/Assistance Listing number is 10.336.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
This funding opportunity falls within the Agriculture category.
What type of funding instrument is used (grant, contract, etc.)?
The funding instrument type is a grant. This means awardees receive financial assistance to carry out proposed projects aligned with program purposes, rather than a procurement contract for goods or services.
What kinds of projects does VSGP support?
Based on the description provided, the program supports efforts to build, roll out, and keep veterinary services operating over time in areas with limited access to veterinarians, with an emphasis on sustaining services and veterinary infrastructure in shortage areas.
Where is the program intended to have an impact?
VSGP is focused on addressing veterinarian shortage situations across the United States and the U.S. Insular Areas.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- State governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
- Individuals
- Others (with a note to consult additional eligibility guidance for clarification)
Can individuals apply, or is it limited to organizations?
Individuals are explicitly listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofit organizations required to have 501(c)(3) status?
No. Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible, provided they are not institutions of higher education.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses) are listed as eligible.
Are small businesses eligible?
Yes. Small businesses are specifically listed as eligible applicants.
Are tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are included in the eligibility list.
What does the "Others" eligibility category mean?
The eligibility list includes an "Others" category with a note to consult the opportunity's additional eligibility guidance for clarification. This suggests there may be special cases or conditions for certain applicant types that are not fully detailed in the summary information provided.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting was created and posted on May 4, 2016.
What was the application closing date for this posting?
The original closing date and the current closing date are both listed as June 17, 2016.
Was the award ceiling listed in the provided information?
No. The award ceiling was not specified in the provided source fields.
Was the expected number of awards listed?
No. The expected number of awards was not specified in the provided source fields.
Does the summary explain why award amounts or number of awards are missing?
It notes that these details were not specified in the provided source fields, which can mean the summary record did not include them or that applicants were expected to refer to the full announcement materials.
Does this funding support only starting new services, or also sustaining existing services?
The description emphasizes building, rolling out, and keeping veterinary services operating over time, indicating a focus on both development and continuity/sustainability of services in shortage areas.
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