Project Grant 20256703744950
- This $249,602 Project Grant awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Veterinary Services Grant Program (CFDA 10.336) aims to enhance food animal welfare and reproduction training at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM). The overarching goal is to stimulate interest and prepare TUCVM students for careers in livestock veterinary practice by strengthening the curriculum and expanding hands-on experiential learning opportunities. Key objectives include:...
- This federal Project Grant award of $250,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Veterinary Services Grant Program (CFDA 10.336) aims to create a sustainable post-doctoral research and food animal veterinary training program at the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine. The 3-5 year program will provide clinical, research, and outreach components focused on addressing the shortage of food animal...
- This Project Grant award of $194,653.00 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (CFDA 10.336 Veterinary Services Grant Program) will support the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in delivering an education and career exposure program focused on food animal medicine. The project aims to increase awareness and interest among 11th and 12th grade students in veterinary careers serving food animals. Key activities will include providing hands-on...
- This federal Project Grant award of $249,319 from the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Veterinary Services Grant Program (CFDA 10.336) aims to enhance veterinary education and training in underserved rural communities. The four key objectives are to: 1) Provide additional educational opportunities for veterinary students to gain experience in population health, practice management, and communication; 2) Enhance training for...
- This $250,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program will support the development of a Veterinary Technician Education Program (VTEP) at Great Falls College MSU. The key objectives of the VTEP are to develop curriculum, assessment processes, and program materials for three stackable credentials culminating in an Associate of Applied Science degree in...
- This $365,000 Project Grant award from the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (CFDA 10.310) will provide high school agricultural teachers with novel hands-on educational experiences focused on the livestock component of the food system. Over the 4-year award period, the project will cover topics such as veterinary medicine, regulatory activities, production practices, industry involvement, and animal care and welfare across commodities like dairy cattle, beef cattle, small...
- 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...
- The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine received a $250,000 project grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the Veterinary Services Grant Program (CFDA 10.336). The grant aims to address concerns that many veterinary graduates are unprepared for entry-level food animal practice and to attract more students to food animal medicine. The funding supports the development and expansion of selective courses in the...
- This $146,796 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the Higher Education Challenge Grants Program (CFDA 10.217) will fund enhancements to the Transboundary and Emerging Diseases of Animals/Initial Accreditation Training (TEDA/IAT) online course developed by Iowa State University's Center for Food Security and Public Health. The project aims to leverage the existing TEDA/IAT course infrastructure to create...
- This federal Project Grant award, provided by the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the Veterinary Services Grant Program (CFDA 10.336), aims to enhance veterinary services and address veterinarian shortages in the Texas Panhandle, Eastern New Mexico, and Oklahoma Panhandle regions. The $249,996 award to Texas Tech University System will fund a three-year study to: (1) identify attitudes, beliefs, and challenges surrounding...
The Veterinary and Animal Science Training for Teachers (VASTT) Project is a $494,000 federal grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program, with a performance period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2029. The primary objective of this project grant is to provide professional development in animal science and veterinary science to 120 agriculture teachers, including experiential, innovative training and resources such as textbooks, digital content, and laboratory supplies. The secondary objective is to support faculty-led mentorship opportunities for 16 undergraduate agricultural education students. The project aims to indirectly impact 6,000 students through the teachers' use of the provided resources and materials. Rigorous evaluation methods and scholarly publications are also planned as part of this comprehensive educational initiative.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $494.0k | 7/31/25 |