NARMS Cooperative Agreement Program to Strengthen Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance in Retail Food Specimens
ID: 360006Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Food and Drug Administration (HHS-FDA)

Award Range

$0 - $200K

Eligible Applicants

Others

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/360006

Additional Information

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-014.html
Timeline
    Description

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is offering a funding opportunity through the NARMS Cooperative Agreement Program to enhance antibiotic resistance surveillance in retail food specimens. This initiative aims to strengthen public health measures by improving the detection of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in food commodities and expanding sampling efforts across new sites. The program is critical for addressing public health threats posed by antibiotic resistance, with a total funding amount of up to $5 million available for fiscal year 2025, supporting approximately 35 cooperative agreements. Interested applicants, including higher education institutions, non-profits, and government entities, must submit their applications by April 1, 2027, and can reach out to Jenise McNair at jenise.mcnair@fda.hhs.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    jenise.mcnair@fda.hhs.gov
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    PAR-25-014.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is offering a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing antibiotic resistance surveillance within the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS). This initiative focuses on collecting and analyzing retail food samples to strengthen public health measures against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The funding, totaling up to $5 million for fiscal year 2025, is designated for cooperative agreements that will support enhanced detection and sampling strategies for various enteric bacteria in retail food commodities. The application process involves key dates for submission, including letters of intent and application due dates spanning from July 2025 to April 2027. Eligible applicants include a broad range of organizations such as higher education institutions, state governments, and non-profits. The project's objectives include conducting microbiological tests, integrating with FDA surveillance efforts, and sharing data with public health agencies. Successful applicants will receive substantial involvement from FDA staff throughout the project period, which can extend up to five years, contingent upon performance and funding availability. Overall, this initiative underscores a concerted effort to address public health threats posed by antibiotic resistance in food sources.
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