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Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP)
Supports veterinarians serving underserviced Ontario areas
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Veterinary Incentive Program provides up to $50,000 in funding per recipient to support newly licensed veterinarians practicing on food animals in underserviced areas of Ontario. Payments are made over five years to encourage service in areas with recognized veterinary access challenges.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Practicing veterinary medicine on food animals in underserviced areas of Ontario.
- Providing in-person, on-farm, or emergency on-farm service to food animal producers.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Attestation of practice type and location
- Annual attestation for ongoing eligibility
- Updated application form for Spring 2027 veterinary students, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Newly Licensed Veterinarians
- Veterinarians practicing food animal or mixed animal medicine
- Veterinary clinics serving underserviced areas in Ontario
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications with false or misleading information.
- Recipients who fail to continue meeting program requirements.
- Recipients who do not comply with required program terms and conditions.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- All areas in Ontario north of and including the County of Renfrew, the County of Haliburton, the Township of Addington Highlands, the Township of Carlow/Mayo, the Township of Limerick, the Township of Wollaston, the Township of Georgian Bluffs, the Town of South Bruce Peninsula, and the District Municipality of Muskoka
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and merit/priority while funds remain available.
- Applications may be followed up if incomplete or if more information is needed.
- Applicants are notified by email once a decision is made.
- Approved applicants must enter into a funding agreement with AAC.
- Declined applicants receive a brief explanation of the decision.
Additional information
- The grants are payable over a five-year period according to a payment schedule, with increasing amounts provided each year.
- A funding agreement must be entered into between the successful applicant and the Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) to receive payments.
- Annual attestations confirming ongoing eligibility must be submitted by grant recipients.
- The Veterinary Incentive Program has a total funding pool of $5 million to be distributed over the nine-year period.
- The application process operates on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability of funds.
- The program may terminate without prior notice, and notifications will be posted on the website.
- Overpayments must be repaid to the Ontario government according to directions provided by the AAC.
- Payments are treated as income for tax purposes under the Income Tax Act (Canada).
- Applicants are expected to keep all financial records related to the grant for seven years.
- The AAC or Ontario may conduct audits, requiring access to pertinent records and documentation.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP)?
The Veterinary Incentive Program provides up to $50,000 in funding per recipient to support newly licensed veterinarians practicing on food animals in underserviced areas of Ontario. Payments are made over five years to encourage service in areas with recognized veterinary access challenges.
How much funding can be received?
Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP) Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP) program?
To be eligible for the Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP) program, you must:
Licensed veterinarian in Ontario
Newly licensed within 5 years
Works in food animal practice
What expenses are eligible under Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP)?
Practicing veterinary medicine on food animals in underserviced areas of Ontario.
Providing in-person, on-farm, or emergency on-farm service to food animal producers.
Who can I contact for more information about the Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP)?
You can contact Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) by email at info@adaptcouncil.org or by phone at 1-800-769-3272.
Where is the Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP) available?
The Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP) is a Grant and Funding