Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18)
Food and Drug Administration
Award ceiling
—Award floor
—Posted
May 18, 2023Closes
Sep 4, 2028Location eligibility
No specific state restriction found in this listing — check the full opportunity for details.Categories: Agriculture, Consumer Protection, Food and Nutrition
Eligible applicants: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Independent school districts, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Special district governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, City or township governments, County governments, State governments, Small businesses, For profit organizations other than small businesses
Description
The goal of this NOFO is to fund veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the Vet-LIRN network for grants associated with projects and equipment. Specific objectives include:1. Supporting the development, adaptation, or verification/validation of new methods associated with animal food issues or antimicrobial resistance.2. Short-term surveillance or monitoring efforts aligned with the CVM mission.3. Supporting equipment for testing or developing tests associated with animal food-related issues or antimicrobial resistance, including those for emerging technologies.4. Developing projects related to antimicrobial stewardship, in alignment with CVM's key initiatives in this area.5. Contributing as part of Vet-LIRN's AMR monitoring program, including sequencing isolates.6. Supporting work associated with One Health, including emerging diseases such as COVID-19, when funding is available.