HPAI Poultry Innovation Grand Challenge
ID: 358574Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358574
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Posted Mar 19, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due May 19, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

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.

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Mar 22, 2025, 11:04 AM UTC
The HPAI Poultry Innovation Grand Challenge, announced by the USDA APHIS for Fiscal Year 2025, aims to allocate up to $100 million to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and safeguard the U.S. poultry industry. Applications are invited from eligible entities, including various organizations and institutions, with a submission deadline of May 19, 2025. Proposals should address key topics such as developing novel vaccines and therapeutics, enhancing understanding of avian influenza in poultry, and improving response strategies. The awards may reach up to $2 million, with project durations not exceeding three years from the anticipated start date of August 1, 2025. The funding opportunity encourages collaboration through cooperative agreements and promotes innovative solutions that can significantly impact poultry health and economic stability. Eligibility criteria include compliance with submission guidelines, alignment with funding priorities, and completion of necessary registrations. Proposals will be evaluated based on relevance, feasibility, qualifications, and cost-effectiveness, with selection based on merit through a competitive review process. Regular reporting and adherence to program requirements are mandated post-award to ensure project compliance and success.
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