Open · PAR-23-202 · CFDA 93.103 · Discretionary

Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18)

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

$225K-$2.5M
Award range
Open
Status
769d
Days left
25
Expected awards

The verdict

Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18) is an open discretionary opportunity from Food and Drug Administration, offering $225,000 -- $2,500,000 across 25 expected awards. Applications close in 769 days.

$225K-$2.5M
award range
Open
769 days left
25
expected awards
93.103
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18) - is cataloged under number PAR-23-202 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.103, posted by Food and Drug Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on May 18, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $225,000 -- $2,500,000. It expects to issue 25 awards. 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. Applications close on September 4, 2028 - roughly 769 days from today. 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

$225,000 -- $2,500,000

Close Date

September 4, 2028

Posted

May 18, 2023

Expected Awards

25

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

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.

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

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Kimberly Pendleton Grants Management Specialist E-mail: kimberly.pendleton@fda.hhs.gov Phone: 240-402-7610

Key Dates

Posted May 18, 2023
Close Date September 4, 2028
Archive Date September 5, 2028
Last Updated May 18, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18)", offered by Food and Drug Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 93.103. 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...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is September 4, 2028.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $225,000 -- $2,500,000. Expected number of awards: 25.
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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