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Find similar grantsLarge Animal Veterinary Grant Program is sponsored by Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). Provides grants to large animal veterinarians practicing in Virginia to address critical shortages in veterinary services for livestock, poultry, and equines.
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VDACS Large Animal Veterinary Grant Program CONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENTAL FOOD, FOOD SAFETY & CONSUMER PROTECTION INSPECTION & GRADING SERVICES MARKETING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Agriculture & Forestry Development Domestic Marketing & Promotions Virginia Food Access Investment Fund Grants PLANT, PEST, FEED, FERTILIZER & SEED Large Animal Veterinary Grant Program Application The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) launched the Large Animal Veterinary Grant Program on July 1, 2025, pursuant to § 3.
2-5901. 2 of the Code of Virginia. This initiative is intended to provide an incentive through grant awards to large animal veterinarians who will provide veterinary services in areas of the Commonwealth facing critical shortage of veterinary services for livestock, poultry, or equines.
Veterinarians who primarily care for livestock, poultry and equines, and already practice, or will practice in Virginia are invited to apply. The State Veterinarian has currently identified all areas of the Commonwealth as having a shortage of large animal veterinarians. This may change in future years if service capacity stabilizes in certain areas.
In 2025, four recipients will be awarded grants up to $110,000, disbursed over a three-year period. These funds must be used to enhance the veterinarian's ability to serve large animal clients in shortage areas. Open Application Period: July 1 – September 1, 2025 - Status | Closed Application Deadline: September 1, 2025 by 11:59 p.
m. EST Find more details about the VDACS Large Animal Veterinary Grant Program in the grant application form . Step 1: Download and Complete the Large Animal Veterinary Grant Application - Status | Closed Step 2: Gather Required Application Materials (see below) Step 3: Attach completed application form and required materials in PDF format Send to: vastatevet@vdacs.
virginia. gov Subject Line: Large Animal Veterinary Grant Application Attach completed application in PDF format VDACS Large Animal Veterinary Grant Program All large animal veterinarians are invited to apply. “Large animal veterinarian” means a person who is actively engaged in and is licensed to practice veterinary medicine pursuant to § 54.
1-3800 et seq. and whose specialties include livestock, poultry, or equines (as defined in § 3. 2-6200 ).
Required Application Materials Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) Three Essays (1200 words or fewer each): Why this grant is important to you and to the community you serve How the grant will be used to support your veterinary practice What ways you are involved with the community/agriculture in the area you serve One Letter of Recommendation (professional training and competency) Two Letters of Support (from community members) Proposed Budget (see Grant Documents below for template) Acceptable Use of the Grant Funds Grant funds may be used for: Practice establishment or expansion Equipment and supply purchases Service area travel expenses Salary/stipend support for associate veterinarians or technicians Other expenses related to supporting large animal practice, as outlined by the applicant and approved by the State Veterinarian Grant Disbursement Options Grant awards may total up to $110,000.
Recipients may choose: Standard Disbursement Schedule: Custom Disbursement Schedule: Propose an alternative disbursement plan based on need, not to exceed $110,000 total over three years. Urgent Challenge of Large Animal Veterinarian Shortage The ongoing shortage of large animal veterinarians has serious implications for animal health, farm operations, food safety, and the agricultural economy.
This problem is particularly acute in rural and agricultural regions, where livestock producers rely heavily on veterinary services for herd health, emergency care, reproductive management, disease prevention, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
In Virginia, a shortage of large animal veterinarians can cause delayed or inaccessible veterinary care leading to increased animal health risks, production losses, and higher treatment costs for preventable issues; difficulty meeting regulatory requirements for health certificates, disease surveillance, and interstate movement of animals, which increases compliance burdens for producers; reduced emergency response capacity to disease outbreaks or natural disasters which jeopardizes herd health and biosecurity; and increased animal welfare concerns from the inability to access timely veterinary services.
Grant documents are available during the open application period only. For complete program details, eligibility criteria, or general questions, please contact the State Veterinarian's Office. vastatevet@vdacs.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Veterinarians who primarily care for livestock, poultry, and equines, and practice or will practice in Virginia. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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