Project Grant 20247000341453
- This $248,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture will support the development of three education programs addressing veterinary workforce challenges in rural and underserved areas. Specifically, the awardee Colorado State University will build two curricula for veterinary students and interns focused on evaluating and preparing to work in rural regions. Additionally, a high school program will be developed for students in Alaska's...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Clemson University's College of Veterinary Medicine received a $4.5 million Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025) to establish South Carolina's first veterinary medical school. The award, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027, funds state-of-the-art equipment, materials, and supplies for farm...
- The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded a $104,250 Formula Grant under the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program to provide veterinary services in designated shortage situations from January 2024 through December 2026. The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (CFDA #10.313) aims to address the shortage of large animal veterinarians in rural areas by offering student loan repayment incentives. Under this award, qualified veterinarians will...
- The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded a $104,250 Formula Grant under the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program to provide veterinary services in designated shortage situations from January 2024 through December 2026. The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (CFDA #10.313) aims to address the shortage of large animal veterinarians in rural areas by offering student loan repayment incentives. Under this award, qualified veterinarians will...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Morehead State University received a $150,000 Project Grant from the Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Capacity Building for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) program (CFDA 10.326), effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028. The award funds the acquisition of modern veterinary equipment and technology for the Morehead State University Veterinary Technology Program (MSUVTP) to enhance clinical...
- The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded a $123,900 project grant to Allyson Anderson of Headwaters Veterinary Service in Coudersport, Pennsylvania. The grant period runs from August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2024. The funding supports the Veterinary Services Grant Program project "ENHANCING RURAL FOOD ANIMAL VETERINARY SERVICES TO PA213." The Veterinary Services Grant Program, with CFDA #10.336, aims to relieve veterinarian shortage situations...
- This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025) provides $197,482 to Iowa State University to develop standardized protocols for next-generation sequencing (NGS) of animal pathogens. The project aims to address the lack of consistency in NGS data analysis and reporting across veterinary diagnostic laboratories. The award will fund...
- Summary North Carolina State University received a $136,662 Cooperative Agreement from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Food and Drug Administration Research program (CFDA 93.103), awarded on September 25, 2025, with completion targeted for July 31, 2027. The project delivers educational resources and research services designed to reduce antimicrobial drug expectations among dog owners and promote antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary settings. The primary deliverables...
- The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded a $104,250 Formula Grant under the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program to provide veterinary services in designated shortage situations from January 2024 through December 2026. The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (CFDA 10.313) responds to shortages of large animal veterinarians in rural areas by offering student loan repayment to veterinarians who commit to practicing in shortage areas. Under...
- The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded a $104,250 Formula Grant under the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program to provide veterinary services in designated shortage situations from January 2024 through December 2026. The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (CFDA 10.313) aims to address the shortage of large animal veterinarians in rural areas by offering student loan repayment incentives. Under this award, qualified veterinarians will...
** AWARDS ISSUED PRIOR TO JANUARY 20, 2025, WERE FUNDED UNDER PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATIONS AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE PRIORITIES AND POLICIES OF THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION.** PREPARING WELL-ROUNDED VETERINARIANS EQUIPPED WITH THE REQUIRED SKILL SETS IS ESSENTIAL FOR OUR SOCIETY AS THEY PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN THE HEALTH OF ANIMALS, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, FOOD SAFETY, AND PUBLIC HEALTH. VETERINARY MEDICINE CURRICULUM REQUIRES A GREAT HARMONY ACROSS COURSES FOR STUDENTS TO BE ABLE TO SKILLFULLY CREATE MENTAL MODELS OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THEY GAIN DURING THEIR EDUCATION AND GRADUATE AS PRACTICE-READY PROFESSIONALS. HOWEVER, FACULTY RARELY KNOW IN ADEQUATE DETAIL WHAT STUDENTS HAVE ENCOUNTERED IN OTHER COURSES. THIS RESULTS IN LOST OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD ON PRIOR KNOWLEDGE, AND CAN ALSO LEAD TO STUDENT DISENGAGEMENT WHEN THERE ARE EXCESSIVE GAPS OR REDUNDANCIES. THE OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROPOSAL IS TO BRING INNOVATION TO VETERINARY CURRICULUM ANALYSIS BY UTILIZING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) APPROACHES, WHICH WILL NOT ONLY PROVIDE A MUCH-NEEDED PLATFORM FOR ANALYZING THE ACTUAL CURRICULUM AS TAUGHT, BUT WILL DO SO IN AN EFFICIENT AND COST-EFFECTIVE MANNER. TO MEET OUR OVERALL OBJECTIVE, WE WILL PURSUE TWO SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: 1) DEVELOP AN ONLINE SEARCHABLE DATABASE OF THE VETERINARY CURRICULUM, AND 2) DEVELOP AN ONLINE MAPPING TOOL FOR CURRICULUM ANALYSIS. THE DELIVERABLE FOR OBJECTIVE 1 WILL BE AN ONLINE DATABASE OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINE CURRICULUM WHERE USERS CAN SEARCH FOR ANY PHRASES AND IDENTIFY WHICH COURSE(S) MENTIONS THAT SPECIFIC PHRASE IN ALL THE RELEVANT COURSE MATERIALS. THE DELIVERABLE FOR OBJECTIVE 2 WILL BE AN ONLINE MAPPING TOOL WHICH WILL UTILIZE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPROACHES TO CATEGORIZE THE CONTENT OF THE CURRICULUM AND MAP IT AGAINST COMPETENCIES AND PROGRAM OBJECTIVES.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $150.0k | 11/15/23 |