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Manual of Classification
The Manual of Classification for Agricultural and Forestry Research, Education, and Extension is the authority for classifying research, education, and extension activities in the Research, Education, and Extension Project Online…
VMLRP Annual Reports
The annual report provides information about the applications, awards, and designated veterinary shortage areas for the fiscal year in the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP). If you have any questions contact the…
NIFA Reviewer Assignments for AREERA Reports
NIFA’s National Program Leaders and Division Directors are assigned a state to review their AREERA Plans of Work and Annual Reports of Accomplishments.
VMLRP Frequently Asked Questions
If you are an applicant or someone who is interested in applying, you should become familiar with the sections below.
Required Application Forms
These are the required forms for the application to the VMLRP. Refer to the Request for Applications for further detail on additional documents to submit.
National 4-H Conference Resources
Join us for the National 4-H Conference! The 2026 National 4-H Conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, Virginia on April 10-15, 2026. Forms and resources for youth delegates, adult chaperones,…
Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) Examples
This document shows examples of how awards are determined. The examples are intended to illustrate how the length and amount of a VMLRP renewal award is calculated. Currently under review and will be updated soon.
National 4-H Conference
Learn how young people, as well as federal partners and Land-grant Universities, can benefit from participating in National 4-H Conference!
National 4-H Week
Join NIFA as we celebrate National 4-H Week October 5-11, 2025. 4-H helps kids find their spark, build real world skills and become resilient, adaptable, lifelong learners.
VMLRP Veterinary Shortage Situation Nomination Guide
The goal of the VMLRP is to encourage food supply veterinarians to serve in areas across the U.S. that have the most serious veterinary shortage situations in exchange for veterinary education loan repayment.
Capacity Program Allocation and Matching
Data on the amount of funds awarded and matching requirements for 1862 and 1890 capacity grant recipients.
NIFA FY 2014 President's Budget Proposal
NIFA’s Fiscal Year 2014 President’s Budget submission seeks funding to lead food and agricultural sciences to create a better future for the nation and the world. NIFA will focus resources on supporting programs that provide…
NIFA FY 2015 President's Budget Proposal
NIFA’s Fiscal Year 2015 President’s Budget submission seeks funding to support programs that provide foundational knowledge, as well as on programs that will create substantial impacts by addressing critical issues facing the long…
NIFA FY 2016 President's Budget Proposal
NIFA’s Fiscal Year 2016 President’s Budget submission seeks resources to develop a comprehensive approach to addressing the agriculture-health nexus, ensuring the health and well-being of our nation by supporting cutting-edge…
FY 2017 Congressional Actions
Information related to NIFA's FY 2017 budget, including the FY 2017 Omnibus Appropriations Bill and the FY 2017 Annualized Appropriations through April 28, 2017.
NIFA FY 2025 President's Budget Proposal
NIFA’s Fiscal Year 2025 President’s Budget submission seeks funding to bolster scientific research in programs that enhance the nation’s resilience and response to climate challenges through innovative and new approaches.
Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program - Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP-NI)
The GusNIP NTAE’s Nutrition Incentive Hub provides free one-on-one support, as well as templates, checklists, webinars, and other resources, to all GusNIP grant
SBIR/STTR Funding Form (Time of Award)
This form provides USDA with the certification that prospective grantees meet the eligibility criteria to receive an SBIR/STTR program award.
VMLRP Program Summary
The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program is pleased to share their comprehensive Program Summary, 2010-2022.
VMLRP Program Guidance for Awardees
The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) Program Guidance is a resource for veterinarians receiving a VMLRP award.
2023 NIFA Update Archives
NOTE: given the archival nature of this content, it is possible that some hyperlinks in previous versions of the NIFA Update may be broken.
Veterinarian Shortage Situation Nomination Form
State Animal Health Officials (SAHOs) must use the veterinary shortage situation nomination form for the nomination of veterinarian shortage situations to the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP).
CYFAR Grant Application Resources and Information
The mission of the Children, Youth and Families at Risk (CYFAR) program is to marshal resources of the Land-grant and Cooperative Extension Systems so that, in collaboration with other organizations, they can develop and deliver…
EFNEP Request for Applications
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) request for application (RFA) for Fiscal Year 2024 may be viewed below.
