The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is inviting applications for the Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18) through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). This initiative aims to establish long-term partnerships with academic institutions to advance research in critical areas of veterinary health, particularly focusing on interventions against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), genomic alterations for agricultural resilience, and addressing unmet veterinary needs for minor species and minor uses in major species. The program is significant for enhancing veterinary innovation and public health integration, with a total funding availability of approximately $3 million for fiscal year 2024, supporting up to eight awards. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by August 5, 2024, following specific guidelines via Grants.gov or NIH ASSIST, and can contact Terrin Brown at terrin.brown@fda.hhs.gov for further information.