Manufactured Foods Flexible Funding Model (MF-FFM)
ID: 342630Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Food and Drug Administration (HHS-FDA)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Consumer Protection

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/342630
Timeline
    Description

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is forecasting a funding opportunity titled "Manufactured Foods Flexible Funding Model (MF-FFM)" aimed at enhancing the national integrated food safety system. This cooperative agreement seeks to support initiatives related to Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards (MFRPS), dietary supplement safety, and state compliance infrastructure, with a focus on improving food safety practices across jurisdictions. The program is critical for ensuring that state regulatory programs maintain high standards and best practices in food safety, thereby protecting public health. Interested applicants, which include state, local, territorial, and tribal agencies, as well as non-profit training entities in collaboration with higher education institutions, can reach out to Gordana Zuber at gordana.zuber@fda.hhs.gov or call 301-348-1747 for further information. The estimated project start date is July 1, 2023, with approximately 50 awards expected under this initiative.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Gordana Zuber Grant Management Specialist
    (301) 348-1747
    gordana.zuber@fda.hhs.gov
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