The purpose of the Program is to provide grants for Newly Licensed Veterinarians who practice on Food Animals in Underserviced Areas of Ontario. The $5 million Program will run for nine years, from 2023-24 to 2031-32, and provide eligible veterinarians with up to $50,000 in grant Payments, paid over a five-year period in accordance with the Payment schedule outlined at Section 5. These Payments are meant to incentivize veterinarians to provide service to Food Animal producers in areas of Ontario with recognized veterinary access issues.

Applications from Applicants will be reviewed after January 31, 2024, as long as funding remains available (after March 31, 2024, these Applications will be reviewed after October 31 of each Program Year).