Open PAR-23-202 CFDA 93.103 Discretionary

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

Posted by Food and Drug Administration

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 822 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.

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

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 93.103

Food and Drug Administration Research

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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Agency Contact

Kimberly Pendleton <br/>Grants Management Specialist <br/>E-mail: kimberly.pendleton@fda.hhs.gov <br/>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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