Antimicrobial Resistance Dashboard 2024 Cooperative Agreements
ID: 353045Type: 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/353045
Timeline
    Description

    The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering cooperative agreements for the Antimicrobial Resistance Dashboard (AMR Dashboard) for fiscal year 2024, with a total funding availability of up to $3 million. The initiative aims to develop and enhance tools for monitoring antimicrobial resistance trends in domesticated animals, thereby improving access to critical information that supports animal health management practices. This funding opportunity is particularly significant as it aligns with federal legislative priorities to safeguard American agriculture and public health. Eligible applicants include state departments of agriculture, nonprofits, institutions of higher education, and tribal entities, with no cost-sharing required. Applications must be submitted by May 28, 2024, via the ezFedGrants system, and inquiries can be directed to Chelsey Shivley at VS.AMR@usda.gov or by phone at 970-593-8132.

    Point(s) of Contact
    VS.AMR@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    amr-dashboard-funding-annc-2024.pdf
    AMR.pdf
    The USDA APHIS has announced a funding opportunity for projects related to the Antimicrobial Resistance Dashboard (AMR Dashboard) for fiscal year 2024, offering up to $3 million through cooperative agreements. The initiative seeks to develop and enhance tools for tracking antimicrobial resistance in domesticated animals, aligning with federal legislative priorities. Eligible applicants include state agriculture departments, nonprofits, educational institutions, and tribal entities, with no cost-sharing required. The funding focuses on three key topics: creating dashboard tools for monitoring antimicrobial resistance trends, maintaining and expanding existing dashboard tools, and collaborating with APHIS on communication strategies. Applications must be submitted by May 28, 2024, via the ezFedGrants system, and will be evaluated based on their alignment with funding priorities, feasibility, and potential impact. Successful proposals will contribute to improved understanding and management of antibiotic use and resistance in animal health, supporting APHIS's broader goals of safeguarding American agriculture.
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