Animal Food Regulatory Program Standards Implementation Development and Maintenance, with Mutual Reliance Initiatives
ID: 356043Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Food and Drug Administration (HHS-FDA)

Award Range

$11M - $11M

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/356043
Timeline
    Description

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is forecasting a funding opportunity titled "Animal Food Regulatory Program Standards Implementation Development and Maintenance, with Mutual Reliance Initiatives." This cooperative agreement aims to enhance the capabilities of State animal food regulatory programs to fully implement the Animal Feed Regulatory Program Standards (AFRPS) and to foster mutual reliance between federal and state regulatory efforts. The initiative is critical for establishing a nationally integrated animal food safety system, ensuring that state programs can effectively standardize processes and procedures in collaboration with federal resources. Interested organizations can apply for funding amounts set at $10,600,000, with an expected 30 awards available for fiscal year 2025. For further inquiries, applicants may contact Terrin Brown at terrin.brown@fda.hhs.gov or by phone at 240-402-7610.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Terrin Brown Grantor
    (240) 402-7610
    terrin.brown@fda.hhs.gov
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