National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program Fiscal Year 2025
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering a grant opportunity through the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) for fiscal year 2025, with up to $16.5 million available to support projects aimed at enhancing animal disease preparedness and response. The program seeks to develop and improve state and tribal emergency response plans, bolster biosecurity measures, enhance disease traceability, and provide training for responders during animal disease outbreaks. This initiative is crucial for mitigating risks associated with foreign and emerging animal diseases, ensuring the stability of the agricultural sector, and closing critical gaps in current animal health capabilities. Applications are due by October 18, 2024, and interested parties can contact Julie Wallin at julie.e.wallin@usda.gov for further information.
Eligible Applicants
- State departments of agriculture 2. Offices of the chief animal health official of a State 3. Land-Grant Universities and other entities eligible to receive funds under a capacity and infrastructure program (as defined in section 251(f)(1)(C) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6971(f)(1)(C))). This includes entities eligible for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture Federal Assistance Programs. 4. Colleges of veterinary medicine, including a veterinary emergency team at such college 5. State or national livestock, poultry, or aquaculture producer organizations with direct and significant economic interest in livestock, poultry, or aquaculture production 6. State emergency agencies 7. State, national, allied, or regional veterinary organizations or specialty boards recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association 8. Indian Tribes 9. Federal agencies