Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Veterinary Vaccine Delivery (VVDIL)
ID: 353955Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Agency for International Development (USAID)

Award Range

$0 - $35M

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Disaster Prevention and Relief

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Earmark

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353955
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Veterinary Vaccine Delivery (VVDIL) through a cooperative agreement aimed at enhancing veterinary vaccine delivery systems in low- and middle-income countries. This initiative seeks to develop cold-chain-independent veterinary vaccines for priority livestock diseases, ultimately improving livestock health, food security, and resilience against agricultural shocks, while addressing issues such as gender equity and climate change. Eligible applicants include U.S. colleges and universities, with a total funding ceiling of $35 million and a deadline for applications set for June 28, 2024, at 4:00 PM Washington, D.C. time. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact jbaize@usaid.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    jbaize@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Amendment.pdf
    The document addresses Amendment 04 to the Notice of Funding Opportunity Number 7200AA24RFA00015 for the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Veterinary Vaccine Delivery. It primarily serves as a response to additional questions received from interested applicants regarding the proposal submission guidelines. Notably, it clarifies that the Cover Page is excluded from the 30-page count, while the Executive Summary is included; references and works cited do not count against the page limit. The amendment also emphasizes that application submissions are at the risk of the applicant and does not guarantee an award or reimbursement for costs incurred during application preparation. This document is crucial for applicants to understand submission requirements and conditions tied to the grant opportunity managed by USAID, offering clear guidelines to foster proper compliance in their proposals.
    VVDIL - NOFO #7200AA24RFA00015.pdf
    VVDIL.pdf
    The USAID is issuing a Funding Opportunity Notice (FON) for the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Veterinary Vaccine Delivery, seeking applications for a cooperative agreement worth up to $20 million with potential total funding of $35 million. The program aims to develop and deliver veterinary vaccines for priority livestock diseases in low- and middle-income countries, ensuring they are cold-chain-independent and appropriately packaged. The targeted outcomes include improving livestock health, enhancing food security, and increasing household resilience against agricultural shocks, while also addressing cross-cutting issues like gender equity, climate change, and youth inclusion. Eligible applicants include U.S. colleges and universities, with a deadline for questions on May 8, 2024, and applications due by June 14, 2024. The funding is part of a broader commitment to agricultural research and innovations that drive economic growth, improve nutrition, and address climate impacts. The initiative aligns with the U.S. Global Food Security Strategy and aims to foster partnerships that leverage both public and private sector capacities, ensuring sustainable impacts on livestock systems and food security in target regions.
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