Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP)
ON, Canada
Incentivizes veterinarians to practice in underserved Ontario areas
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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- Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
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The Veterinary Incentive Program provides up to $50,000 in grants per recipient to encourage newly licensed veterinarians to practice on food animals in underserviced areas of Ontario. This program aims to improve veterinary services in rural and northern communities by offering financial incentives over a five-year period.
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- The program provides a maximum of $50,000 in financial aid, distributed over a five-year period.
- The payment schedule is structured as follows: Year 1 - $5,000 ($2,500 upon approval and $2,500 after one year), Year 2 - $7,500, Year 3 - $10,000, Year 4 - $12,500, and Year 5 - $15,000.
- Annual payments are contingent upon the recipient's submission of an attestation confirming compliance with eligibility requirements for the preceding year.
- The funding agreement includes submission deadlines and a template for annual attestation as part of its conditions.
- The recipient must enter into a funding agreement with the AAC and adhere to its terms for the project's duration.
- Payments are considered income under the Income Tax Act (Canada).
- Record-keeping for financial information related to payments must be maintained for seven years after receipt of the payment.
- Audits may be conducted by Ontario or AAC, requiring access to records, places, or individuals relevant to the payments.
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- Providing veterinary services to Food Animal producers in Underserviced Areas of Ontario.
- Practicing veterinary medicine on Food Animals, including but not limited to beef, dairy, veal, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, bison, honeybees, aquaculture, meat rabbits, and game birds, in areas with limited veterinary access.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 45,000
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Launching an artisan bakery with a community focus
$ 25,000
Launching a renewable energy technology incubator
$ 25,000
Establishing a green packaging cooperative
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- The applicant must be and remain a veterinarian licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Ontario.
- The applicant must be newly licensed to practice in Ontario within five years from the date of application to the program.
- The applicant must be self-employed or work as an associate/staff veterinarian in a veterinary clinic.
- The applicant must work in a full-time capacity at a food animal or mixed animal practice that services food animals.
- The applicant must work or provide services to food animals in an underserviced area in Ontario.
- The applicant must provide in-person service, regular on-farm service, and/or emergency on-farm service to an underserviced area or an additional underserviced area.
- The applicant must submit a completed application form to the Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) in accordance with the specified guidelines.
- The applicant must provide the AAC with attestations regarding the type and location of the practice and how the location is servicing underserviced clients in specific species.
- The applicant must provide annual attestations for the duration of the program concerning the type and location of the practice.
- The applicant must inform the AAC immediately of any changes in employment status.
- The applicant must agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the program.
- The applicant must not have lost their eligibility to participate in the program under specific sections of the guidelines.
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- Newly Licensed Veterinarians licensed to practice in Ontario within five years of application
- Veterinarians practicing in Food Animal or mixed animal clinics
- Veterinarians providing services in Underserviced Areas of Ontario
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- All areas in the province of 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
- The District Municipality of Muskoka
- Additional areas in Ontario with some veterinary coverage but underserved for some Food Animal species such as beef cattle and sheep
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- Applications are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Priority is given to Licensed Veterinarians who are most Newly Licensed and servicing an Underserviced Area.
- Priority is also given to Licensed Veterinarians who are most Newly Licensed and servicing an Additional Underserviced Area.
- Applications from Licensed Veterinarians relocating to a Clinic in an Underserviced Area are prioritized.
- For applications reviewed after January 31, 2024, consideration is given to Licensed Veterinarians currently servicing an Underserviced Area.
- For applications reviewed after January 31, 2024, Licensed Veterinarians currently servicing an Additional Underserviced Area are considered.
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- Step 1: Access the Application FormVisit the Agricultural Adaptation Council’s website at www.adaptcouncil.org/program/vip.
- Locate and download the Veterinary Incentive Program Application Form.
- Step 2: Complete the Application FormFill out all required fields in the Application Form carefully and accurately.
- Ensure that the application reflects your eligibility and readiness to comply with program requirements.
- Step 3: Submit the ApplicationEmail the completed Application Form to the Agricultural Adaptation Council at info@adaptcouncil.org.
- Ensure submission is made no later than 11:59 PM ET on March 31, 2027, for the 2027/2028 Program Year.
- Step 4: Confirmation of SubmissionAwait confirmation email from the AAC that your application has been received and is under review.
- Follow any additional instructions provided if contacted for further information.
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- 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.
grant_single_labels|contact
info@adaptcouncil.org
1-800-769-3272
