Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA APHIS 10025 VSHQ0000 18 0001
The Smith-Kilborne Program is a USDA-sponsored training initiative for veterinary students run through the Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS). Through this grant opportunity, USDA is looking for a cooperating organization to take the lead on the full set of travel logistics for a cohort of 30 veterinary students attending the program. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected cooperator will work in coordination with USDA while handling the day-to-day execution of required arrangements and payments.
The core purpose of the award is administrative and logistical support rather than research. The cooperator is expected to arrange, book, and pay for student travel, including flights and local ground transportation. The travel schedule is fixed: incoming flights are to arrive at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on Tuesday, May 29, and return flights will depart from Rhode Island T.F. Green Airport (PVD) on Wednesday, June 6. In addition to airfare, the cooperator must ensure students have appropriate ground transportation for the duration of the program as activities move between locations.
Lodging is a major component of the required support. The cooperator must reserve and pay for hotel accommodations in two separate locations and date ranges: Washington, DC from May 29 through June 3, and Groton, Connecticut from June 3 through June 6. USDA will assist by helping identify suitable hotels, but the responsibility for booking, managing, and paying for the rooms rests with the cooperator. Because the program involves a mid-trip relocation, the cooperator must also reserve and pay for a charter bus to transport the students from the Washington, DC hotel to the Groton, CT hotel on Sunday, June 3.
In Groton, the cooperator is additionally responsible for arranging vehicle rentals to support local transportation needs. Specifically, four minivans must be rented, picked up on Sunday, June 3 at Groton-New London Airport (GON), and returned on Wednesday, June 6 at PVD. This implies coordination across different pickup and drop-off locations, as well as ensuring the rental terms align with the program timeline and any federal or agency travel requirements.
Beyond booking and transport, the cooperator must handle student reimbursements and daily subsistence support in compliance with federal travel rules. Students must be reimbursed for allowable incidental travel expenses such as parking, mileage, and baggage fees, consistent with applicable federal travel regulations. The cooperator must also issue per diem payments to each student to cover meals and incidental expenses using standard federal per diem rates. A key operational detail is that per diem checks should be issued for the entire trip amount upfront and distributed on the first day of the program, May 29, which requires advance calculation, check preparation, and a controlled distribution process.
The opportunity notes that additional tasks may arise during program administration, so applicants should be prepared to provide responsive logistical support and problem-solving as circumstances change (for example, flight disruptions, last-minute itinerary adjustments, or special travel needs). USDA will reimburse all costs, indicating the budget is meant to cover the necessary travel, lodging, transportation, and authorized reimbursements required to successfully run the program’s logistics.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity in the Agriculture activity category with CFDA number 10.025. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that nonprofit category). The opportunity was posted March 13, 2018, with an original closing date of March 27, 2018. The listed award ceiling is $78,793, and the agency anticipated making up to five awards, suggesting USDA may have been open to selecting multiple cooperators or issuing multiple agreements depending on program needs.Apply for USDA APHIS 10025 VSHQ0000 18 0001
- The Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Smith-Kilborne Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.025.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 13, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 27, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $78,793.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Agriculture
Next opportunity: YCC Crew- Yavapai-Apache Nation
Previous opportunity: Region 7 FY18 Wildlife Restoration Grant Program - Open to State Fish and Game Agency ONLY
Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for USDA APHIS 10025 VSHQ0000 18 0001
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (USDA APHIS 10025 VSHQ0000 18 0001) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program (NLGCA) Apply for USDA NIFA NLGCA 006540 Funding Number: USDA NIFA NLGCA 006540 Agency: Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| Technical Assistance for Implementing Key Conservation Objectives in Louisiana Apply for USDA NRCS LA 18 002 Funding Number: USDA NRCS LA 18 002 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Washington State Office Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Legume Systems Research Apply for 7200AA18RFA00017 Funding Number: 7200AA18RFA00017 Agency: Agency for International Development Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $35,000,000 |
| Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 006551 Funding Number: USDA NIFA SLBCD 006551 Agency: Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Acer Access and Development Program Apply for USDA AMS TM ACER G 18 0006 Funding Number: USDA AMS TM ACER G 18 0006 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| 2019 Market Access Program (MAP) Apply for 2018 09871 Funding Number: 2018 09871 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Office of Trade Programs Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $200,000,000 |
| Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program Apply for 2018 09867 Funding Number: 2018 09867 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Office of Trade Programs Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| 2018 Emerging Markets Program Apply for 2018 09866 Funding Number: 2018 09866 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Office of Trade Programs Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| 2019 Quality Samples Program Apply for 2018 09869 Funding Number: 2018 09869 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Office of Trade Programs Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| 2019 Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Apply for 2018 09868 Funding Number: 2018 09868 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Office of Trade Programs Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Conservation Agreements for Implementing Key Conservation Objectives in Delaware Apply for USDA NRCS DE 18 001 Funding Number: USDA NRCS DE 18 001 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Watershed Planning Capacity in Oregon 2018-2022 Apply for USDA NRCS OR 18 03 Funding Number: USDA NRCS OR 18 03 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| CYFAR Professional Development & Technical Assistance Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 006630 Funding Number: USDA NIFA SLBCD 006630 Agency: Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $872,900 |
| Substance Abuse Program at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas Apply for USDA NIFA EXCA 006652 Funding Number: USDA NIFA EXCA 006652 Agency: Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $296,933 |
| Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Forest Inventory Analysis Pilot Grant Apply for USDA FSA CRPFIA 2018 Funding Number: USDA FSA CRPFIA 2018 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| PL–480 Market Development and Technical Assistance Apply for 2018 08 Funding Number: 2018 08 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Office of Trade Programs Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $7,500,000 |
| NRCS-IL Grazing Management Plans Apply for USDA NRCS IL 18 01 Funding Number: USDA NRCS IL 18 01 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $90,000 |
| Agricultural Trade Promotion Program Apply for 2018 09 Funding Number: 2018 09 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Office of Trade Programs Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $200,000,000 |
| Broad Agency Announcement For Mobilizing Financing for Agriculture Apply for 72064119R00001 Funding Number: 72064119R00001 Agency: Agency for International Development, Ghana USAID-Accra Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants Program Apply for USDA NIFA BRAP 006674 Funding Number: USDA NIFA BRAP 006674 Agency: Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $500,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Inside Our Applicants Portal
Access Applicants Portal
- Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
- Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
- Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Learn More
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "USDA APHIS 10025 VSHQ0000 18 0001", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.