Establishing the Integrated Food Safety System (IFSS) Regulatory and Laboratory Training System (RLTS) National Coordination Center (NCC) and Learning Management System (LMS)
ID: 360120Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Food and Drug Administration (HHS-FDA)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

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/360120

Additional Information

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-FD-25-005.html
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is offering a funding opportunity to establish the Integrated Food Safety System (IFSS) Regulatory and Laboratory Training System (RLTS) National Coordination Center (NCC) and Learning Management System (LMS). This initiative aims to train and maintain a proficient workforce in the human and animal food regulatory and laboratory sectors across the United States, focusing on standardizing training content, facilitating training delivery, and promoting collaboration among stakeholders. The FDA will allocate up to $1,750,000 annually for a maximum of three years to a single eligible applicant, specifically the current recipient of a related grant, with applications opening on July 23, 2025, and a submission deadline of August 1, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Danielle Head at danielle.head@fda.hhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    danielle.head@fda.hhs.gov
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is offering a funding opportunity to establish the Integrated Food Safety System (IFSS) Regulatory and Laboratory Training System (RLTS) National Coordination Center (NCC) and Learning Management System (LMS). This initiative aims to train and maintain a proficient workforce in human and animal food regulatory and laboratory sectors across the U.S. The funding opportunity outlines five core goals: standardizing training content and design, facilitating the delivery of training, ensuring management and maintenance of the training system, and promoting collaboration among stakeholders for effective training. Applications will open on July 23, 2025, with a submission deadline of August 1, 2025. The FDA will allocate up to $1,750,000 annually for a maximum of three years to a single eligible applicant, specifically the current recipient of a related grant. Key factors for proposal evaluation include the significance of the proposed project, suitability of personnel, clarity of project aims, strategic approach to potential conflicts of interest, and the adequacy of the spending and expert recruitment plans. The funding emphasizes collaboration between the FDA and awardees to enhance food safety training nationwide, indicating substantial FDA involvement in project execution.
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