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Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18)

Food and Drug Administration · PAR-23-202

740 days left

Award Range

$225K – $2.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

September 4, 2028

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18). Food and Drug Administration. The goal of this NOFO is to fund veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the Vet-LIRN network for grants associated with projects and equipment. Specific objectives include: 1. Supporting the development, adaptation, or verification/validation of new methods associated with animal food... $225,000-$2,500,000 per award; ~25 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Private universities/colleges, For-profit organizations, City/township governments, Other Native American Tribal Organizations, Independent school districts (+9 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2028-09-04

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Focus your proposal on clear outcomes, alignment with agency priorities, and demonstrate organizational capacity.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

The goal of this NOFO is to fund veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the Vet-LIRN network for grants associated with projects and equipment. Specific objectives include:

1. Supporting the development, adaptation, or verification/validation of new methods associated with animal food issues or antimicrobial resistance.

2. Short-term surveillance or monitoring efforts aligned with the CVM mission.

3. Supporting equipment for testing or developing tests associated with animal food-related issues or antimicrobial resistance, including those for emerging technologies.

4. Developing projects related to antimicrobial stewardship, in alignment with CVM's key initiatives in this area.

5. Contributing as part of Vet-LIRN's AMR monitoring program, including sequencing isolates.

6. Supporting work associated with One Health, including emerging diseases such as COVID-19, when funding is available.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

Private Colleges & UniversitiesFor-Profit OrganizationsCity/Township GovernmentsOther Tribal OrganizationsIndependent School Districts501(c)(3) NonprofitsCounty GovernmentsSmall BusinessesFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsState GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Public Colleges & UniversitiesPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesSpecial District Governments

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $225K
Maximum Award: $2.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 25
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: May 18, 2023

Application Deadline: September 4, 2028 (740 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Kimberly Pendleton Grants Management Specialist E-mail: kimberly.pendleton@fda.hhs.gov Phone: 240-402-7610

kimberly.pendleton@fda.hhs.gov

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