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University Grant Program

FOUNDATION FOR VETERINARY DENTISTRY

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$15,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

University Grant Program

Overview: Grants awarded to veterinary schools with FVD student chapters to enhance their dentistry curriculum through materials and equipment.

Award Amount: $15,000 per institution

Purpose: To enhance dentistry curriculum via materials and equipment to enable graduates to matriculate with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to diagnose and treat oral disease most commonly encountered in companion animal practice.

Award History:

  • 2022: Ohio State University and Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine each awarded $15,000

  • 2021: Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine awarded $15,000 (inaugural recipient)
  • Eligibility:

  • Veterinary programs with FVD student chapters

  • Institutions demonstrating commitment to improving dental education

  • Must have Dean letter of support
  • Requirements:

  • Describe current dentistry program

  • Outline plans to meet AVMA mandate for dental education

  • Explain how grant funds will help meet objectives

  • Provide matching funds from the university

  • Submit letter of support from Dean
  • Geographic Scope: United States

    Mission Alignment: Part of FVD's mission to advance veterinary dental education among students, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians

    Contact: admin@VeterinaryDentistry.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Required Materials:
    1. Current dentistry program description
    2. Plans to meet AVMA mandate for dental education
    3. Explanation of how grant proceeds will help meet objectives
    4. Evidence of matching funds from university
    5. Letter of support from Dean of Veterinary Medicine

    Review Process:

  • Panel of three board-certified veterinary dentists

  • Anonymous review process

  • Evaluation based on:

  • - Impact of the grant
    - Quality of program proposal
    - University commitment (matching funds)
    - Alignment with AVMA dental education standards

    Recognition:

  • Awardee recognized at annual Veterinary Dental Forum

  • Public announcement of grant award
  • Application Instructions: Contact FVD for current application details at admin@VeterinaryDentistry.org or check the Grants & Scholarships page

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education

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