Develop a cooperative agreement between nvsl and a community college to fund four students to obtain additional hands-on laboratory training (internship program) at nvsl

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care Federal Grant Program (CFDA 10.025), has awarded a $179,432 Cooperative Agreement to Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) to fund a 13-month internship program. The purpose of this award is to develop a cooperative agreement between NVSL and DMACC to provide four students currently enrolled in DMACC's associate degree programs with additional hands-on laboratory training and experience at the USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL). The award period runs from September 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025.

The u.s department of agriculture (USDA) seeks applications to develop a cooperative agreement with a community college to fund four students to obtain additional hands-on laboratory training at the national veterinary services laboratories (nvsl). Applicants must be able identify and recruit up to four students currently enrolled in their associate degree program and nearing degree completion to participate in the internship program.