HPAI Poultry Innovation Grand Challenge
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the USDA is offering the HPAI Poultry Innovation Grand Challenge, a federal grant opportunity aimed at combating highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and protecting the U.S. poultry industry. This initiative invites applications from a diverse range of eligible entities, including for-profit organizations, universities, state agencies, and nonprofits, to develop innovative solutions such as novel vaccines and improved response strategies, with project durations not exceeding three years. The total funding available is up to $100 million, with individual awards potentially reaching $2 million, and proposals must be submitted by May 19, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the grantor at SM.AP.HPAI.Challenge@usda.gov.
Eligible Applicants
HPAI Poultry Innovation Grand Challenge eligible applicants are: 1. For-profit organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign organizations) and non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. organizations will require additional review and approval processes 2. Colleges and universities, including university research foundations 3. State, national, allied, or regional producer organizations with direct or significant economic interest in poultry production 4. State, national, allied, or regional veterinary organizations or specialty boards recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association 5. Federal agencies 6. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status, other than Institutions of Higher Ed 7. Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS status, other than Institutions of Higher Ed 8. State departments of agriculture 9. State emergency agencies10. Small businesses