Large Animal Healthcare Enhancement fund
Forecasted
The Large Animal Healthcare Enhancement fund supports rural North Carolina veterinarians in improving large animal care through equipment, technology, and practice support, funded by NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services.
Funder: North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026
Funding Amounts: $130,000 total annual pool; individual award amounts vary by year and applicant pool
Summary: Supports veterinarians in rural North Carolina counties to improve and sustain large animal veterinary services.
Description
The Large Animal Healthcare Enhancement fund is a recurring grant program established by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) to strengthen large animal veterinary services in rural and less-populated counties of North Carolina. The fund aims to improve access to essential veterinary care for livestock and other large animals by supporting veterinarians who serve these communities. Awards may be used for educational loan repayment, equipment and technology upgrades, and other practice-support expenditures as determined by the program advisory committee. The ultimate goal is to increase the sustainability and availability of large animal care, supporting the health and productivity of North Carolina's agricultural sector.
