This page contains a timeline that lays out the process and events behind the VMLRP program.
VMLRP News
February 3, 2025
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VMLRP Timeline
Dates listed below are subject to change in relation to unforeseen circumstances or administrative changes.
| Tasks | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | FY 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shortage Nomination Webinar | October 1, 2024 | September 2025 | September 2026 |
| Shortage Nomination Cycle Opens | October 7, 2024 | October 2025 | October 2026 |
| Shortage Nomination Cycle Closed | November 12, 2024 | November 2025 | November 2026 |
| Shortage Situation Areas Posted | January 16, 2025 | February 2026 | February 2027 |
| Application Period Opens | To be determined | February 2026 | February 2027 |
| Technical Assistance Webinar | To be determined | March 2026 | March 2027 |
| Letter of Intent Deadline | To be determined | April 2026 | April 2027 |
| Application Period Closes | To be determined | April 2026 | April 2027 |
| VMLRP Awards Offered | To be determined | September 30, 2026 | September 30, 2027 |
| VMLRP Service Agreement Begins | To be determined | January 1, 2027 | January 1, 2028 |
Programs
Farm bill priority areas
Animal health and production and animal products
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Page last updated: February 11, 2025