Farmed Cervid Chronic Wasting Disease Management and Response Activities 2024 Cooperative Agreements
ID: 353469Type: 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/353469

Additional Information

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/cervid/chronic-wasting
Timeline
    Description

    The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the USDA is offering a funding opportunity for cooperative agreements aimed at managing and preventing Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in farmed cervids for the fiscal year 2024. The primary objectives of this initiative include the development and implementation of CWD surveillance, testing, management, and response activities, with a focus on improving herd and premises management, advancing research on testing methods, and enhancing educational outreach. This funding opportunity, totaling approximately $6,050,000, is open to various eligible applicants, including state departments of agriculture, animal health agencies, federally recognized Native American tribes, and research institutions, with proposals due by June 10, 2024. Interested parties can submit multiple proposals, each requesting up to $250,000, and should direct any administrative questions to Stephanie Kozar at VS.FiOps.ASC.Agreements@usda.gov or call 970-494-7374.

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    foa-cwd-funding-opportunity-announcement-final.pdf
    The USDA APHIS has announced a funding opportunity for Fiscal Year 2024, allocating approximately $6,050,000 for cooperative agreements aimed at managing and preventing Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in farmed cervids. Eligible applicants include state agriculture departments, health agencies, federally recognized Native American tribes, and research institutions. Proposals should focus on CWD surveillance, testing, management activities, and may involve indemnifying CWD-affected herds. The funding anticipates supporting diverse initiatives aligned with five priorities: improving herd management, premises management, research on testing methods, implementing predictive genetics, and developing educational outreach. Proposals must be submitted via ezFedGrants by June 10, 2024, and should detail their alignment with USDA APHIS strategic goals. Each applicant can submit multiple proposals with requests up to $250,000. Evaluation criteria will prioritize proposals that effectively address CWD control and leverage existing partnerships. The initiative seeks to enhance agricultural health and support effective management of CWD, ultimately contributing to the mission of safeguarding American agriculture from animal diseases.
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