Closed · FOR-FD-21-007 · CFDA 93.103 · Discretionary

AAV Vector manufacturing for diseases affecting very small populations

Federal grant opportunity posted by Food and Drug Administration, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $600K
Award range
Closed
Status
-
Close date
5
Expected awards

The verdict

AAV Vector manufacturing for diseases affecting very small populations is a closed discretionary listing from Food and Drug Administration that offered Up to $600,000 across 5 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $600K
award range
Closed
application status
5
expected awards
93.103
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - AAV Vector manufacturing for diseases affecting very small populations - is cataloged under number FOR-FD-21-007 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.103, posted by Food and Drug Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 25, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $600,000. The agency has projected $3.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 5 awards. If the agency funds the expected 5 awards from the $3.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $600,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity is closed. Monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements in the next funding cycle. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $600,000

Close Date

Not specified

Archiving forecast

Posted

May 25, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$3,000,000

Expected Awards

5

Instrument

Grant

Description

CBER seeks to advance the development of gene therapies for diseases affecting very small populations, potentially even single individuals, by enhancing innovations in the manufacture of Adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors. Such innovations include the definition of critical quality attributes of AAV as vectors for gene therapy, development of advanced process analytics, development of a of non-proprietary AAV vectors, and demonstration of low-cost, non-proprietary GMP manufacturing methods for AAV vectors.This research will advance innovative manufacturing of AAV vectors for gene therapy. CBER anticipates that addressing the need for gene therapy products for diseases affecting very small populations will also lead to technical developments that will advance the entire field of gene therapy. Additionally, this research is intended to support advances in regulatory science that allow for development of science and risk-based guidelines to facilitate faster adoption of these innovative therapies. Some specific areas of research could include the following, but applications should clearly describe the potential impacts of the proposed enabling technology on readiness for broad implementation in the biological product industry, and/or regulatory evaluation:• Definition of critical quality attributes of AAV vectors for gene therapy• Development of advanced analytics to enhance AAV vector manufacturing process knowledge and monitoring of critical quality attributes• Development of a non-proprietary suite of AAV vectors suitable for gene therapy applications for diseases affecting very small populations• Demonstration of the feasibility of low-cost, non-proprietary GMP manufacturing methods for AAV vectors at a scale appropriate for very small populations (one batch provides approximately 5-20 doses)

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 13, 20, 22, 23. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Gordana Zuber Grants Management Specialist

Key Dates

Posted May 25, 2021
Close Date Not specified
Archive Date May 26, 2021
Last Updated May 25, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "AAV Vector manufacturing for diseases affecting very small populations", offered by Food and Drug Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 93.103. CBER seeks to advance the development of gene therapies for diseases affecting very small populations, potentially even single individuals, by enhancing innovations in the manufacture of Adeno-associa...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $600,000. Total estimated funding: $3,000,000. Expected number of awards: 5.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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