Funding-NIFA Webinars Slated for New Veterinary Services Grant Program; February 25, 2016
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February 16, 2016 NIFA
Webinars Slated for New Veterinary Services Grant Program
USDA’s
National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will host two webinars, Feb.
17 and Feb 25, 1-2:30 p.m. EST to seek public comment and input
regarding the new Veterinary
Services Grant Program (VSGP). The Veterinary
Services Grant Program is authorized by Section
7104 of the 2014
Farm Bill and received a first-time appropriation of $2.5 million in the
FY16 Federal budget. NIFA will be developing and implementing the VSGP over
the next several months. NIFA anticipates releasing the first Request for
Applications for this program in April 2016 and announcing the first grants
awarded under this program by Sept. 30, 2016. Broad
eligibility includes for-profit or non-profit entities, or individual
veterinarians operating clinics in rural veterinarian shortage situations, as
well as institutions carrying out programs or activities to relieve
veterinarian shortage situations. The
Veterinary Services Grant Program is intended to relieve veterinarian
shortage situations and support veterinary services in the United States.
Grants will be made available on a competitive basis to qualified entities to
develop, implement and sustain veterinary services through education,
training, recruitment, placement, and retention of veterinarians and
veterinary students. Grants will also be awarded to establish, equip, or
expand veterinary practices in underserved areas. Any U.S.
citizen interested in the program may submit written comments, suggestions,
or questions about the VSGP at www.nifa.usda.gov/vsgp.
Submissions will be accepted beginning Feb. 17 through 5 p.m. EST, Feb. 29. A
link on that page for submitting comments will become live on Feb. 17. Those
attending the webinar may offer brief (2 min. max) oral comments or ask
questions. A transcript of each listening session and copies of materials presented
will be made available here.
If one is unable to connect to the webinar or via telephone on Feb. 17, try
again on Feb. 25. Webinar
Schedules:
• Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 1-2:30 p.m. EST; you may join the conference
5 minutes prior. Webinar: http://nifa-connect.nifa.usda.gov/r1o9d3vxe12/ Dial-in:
1-877-369-5243 or 1-617-668-3633 Access Code: 0450284# Do
you need an International dial-in number? Need technical
assistance? Call the Help Desk at 1-888-786-6118 or 1-847-562-7015.
• Thursday, February 25, 2016, 1-2:30 p.m. EST Webinar: http://nifa-connect.nifa.usda.gov/r1o9d3vxe12/ Dial-in:
1-877-369-5243 or 1-617-668-3633 Access Code: 0532084#
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