Project Grant AP26AC000000G001
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of Alaska Fairbanks received a $250,000 Project Grant awarded September 1, 2025, through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Veterinary Services Grant Program (CFDA 10.336). The three-year project, scheduled for completion by August 31, 2028, addresses documented veterinarian shortages in livestock and food safety positions by pursuing two primary objectives: (1) updating veterinary...
- The Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service awarded a $125,736.45 cooperative agreement to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation for avian, cattle, equine, cervid, small ruminant, swine, and zoonotic disease initiatives under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care federal grant program (CFDA 10.025). The award, which runs from April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022, will support the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation in...
- 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...
- This $167,717 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) aims to enhance veterinary services and training to support the aquaculture industry in the Pacific Islands region. The key products and services to be delivered under this 2-year award include: Establishing a supported training program for veterinarians in Hawaii to receive...
- The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) awarded Navajo Technical University a $100,000 cooperative agreement under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care federal grant program (CFDA 10.025) from March 9, 2023 to March 8, 2024. Under the award, Navajo Technical University will provide support for its Veterinary Technology Program to help maintain accreditation through experiential learning opportunities for students. This includes paying for a registered...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The American Samoa Department of Health received $398,000 in Project Grant funding under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories program (CFDA 15.875), administered by the Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs. The award, made November 3, 2025, combines resources from the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) and Maintenance Assistance Program (MAP) to establish a sustainable, community-based veterinary services...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Bovine Veterinary Solutions, PLLC received a $125,000 Project Grant under the Veterinary Services Grant Program (CFDA 10.336), administered by the Institute of Food Production and Sustainability, with an award date of September 1, 2025, and a project completion date of August 31, 2028. The award funds a Rural Practice Enhancement (RPE) initiative in Maricopa, Arizona, designed to address the shortage of highly skilled veterinarians in underserved livestock counties....
- The Southwest Indian Agricultural Association Inc. received a $100,000 Cooperative Agreement from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2027. The organization will deliver community-based outreach and education services focused on animal disease prevention, biosecurity, and early disease detection for tribal livestock producers and...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) awarded a $150,000 Block Grant to New Mexico State University (NMSU) under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care Federal Grant Program (CFDA 10.025). The funding will enable NMSU to purchase new equipment and software to enhance its veterinary diagnostic testing capabilities and operational efficiency. Specifically, the grant will fund the acquisition of a new microtome, a reagent...
- Summary of Cooperative Agreement Award Lifestock, Inc., a woman-owned nonprofit organization, received $1,949,907 under a Cooperative Agreement awarded May 8, 2026, by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) through the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025). The award funds the establishment and operation of GPAZDS, an international collaboration network designed to enhance surveillance and enable timely...
Alaska Native Rural Veterinary Inc. received a $750,000 Project Grant 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). The award, effective May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2028, funds the delivery of essential veterinary care and zoonotic disease surveillance services to 80-140 road-inaccessible rural Alaskan tribal communities. Services include companion and working animal sterilization, vaccination, deworming, and parasite control, complemented by community outreach on pet safety, disaster preparedness, and animal sheltering. The organization will employ a One Health approach integrating animal welfare with human health protection. Deliverables include quantified reporting on the number of animals treated, specific veterinary services provided (such as rabies and other vaccinations, ectoparasite and endoparasite control, and sterilization surgeries), and identification of tribal communities served. Expected outcomes focus on reducing stray animal populations and associated zoonotic disease transmission risks, decreasing animal bite incidents, and strengthening community public health and human-animal bonds in underserved tribal regions. No subawards are anticipated under this agreement.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $750.0k | 5/4/26 |