Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18)
ID: 347990Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Food and Drug Administration (HHS-FDA)

Award Range

$225K - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Food and Nutrition

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/347990

Additional Information

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-202.html
Timeline
    Description

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is offering the Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18) to enhance the capabilities of veterinary diagnostic laboratories within the Vet-LIRN network. The primary objectives of this funding opportunity include supporting the development and validation of new testing methods related to animal food safety and antimicrobial resistance, as well as procuring essential equipment and promoting antimicrobial stewardship initiatives. This initiative is crucial for improving the detection and response to foodborne illnesses, thereby strengthening public health safety and food security systems in alignment with the Food Safety Modernization Act. Eligible applicants, including small businesses, educational institutions, and non-profits, can apply for grants ranging from $225,000 to $2.5 million, with proposals accepted annually starting in January 2024. For further details, interested parties can contact Kimberly Pendleton at kimberly.pendleton@fda.hhs.gov or visit the full announcement at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-202.html.

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    The FDA is offering a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to support the Vet-LIRN Network Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants, aimed at enhancing veterinary diagnostic laboratories' capabilities to address animal food safety issues and antimicrobial resistance. The funding focuses on developing new testing methods, procuring essential equipment, and bolstering antimicrobial stewardship initiatives. Eligible applicants include educational institutions, non-profits, and governments, with a budget of up to $2.5 million available for approximately 40 awards, each up to $225,000 annually for five years. Proposal submissions will be accepted annually, starting in January 2024, with institutional registration required for application. The FOA emphasizes the need for collaboration across laboratories, participation in proficiency testing, and active engagement in Vet-LIRN activities. The expected impacts include improved detection and response to foodborne illnesses, enhanced public health safety, and strengthened food security systems, aligning with the goals set by the Food Safety Modernization Act. The cooperative agreements will allow substantial involvement from the FDA, ensuring effective support for these veterinary diagnostic initiatives.
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