Open PAR-24-251 CFDA 93.103 Discretionary

Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18)

Posted by Food and Drug Administration

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18) — is cataloged under number PAR-24-251 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 June 20, 2024 and last updated on August 5, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $1,250,000. The agency has projected $3.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 8 awards. If the agency funds the expected 8 awards from the $3.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $375,000. 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. Applications close on May 12, 2028 — roughly 707 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

Up to $1,250,000

Close Date

May 12, 2028

Posted

June 20, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$3,000,000

Expected Awards

8

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to solicit applications for inclusion as Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers, which are intended to form long-term partnerships to address priority areas for FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM). This includes CVM developing cooperative agreement(s) with academic research institutions (public and private) to: 1. Drive research that supports the development of interventions to prevent, control, or eliminate Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in animals, or interventions that reduce the circulation of the virus in the ecosystem. Work may also include other emerging zoonotic disease threats or One Health issues in future years. 2. Drive research that supports the development of intentional genomic alternations in animals and the advancement of regulatory science in this field, with a focus on intentional genomic alternations that support agricultural resilience, food security, animal health, or public health. 3. Drive research that supports the development of products for minor species, minor uses in major species (dogs, cats, horses, cattle, pigs, chickens, and turkeys) and other unmet veterinary medical needs in major species that create a significant animal or public health burden.

Eligibility

06;20;25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Terrin Brown <br/>Grantor

Key Dates

Posted June 20, 2024
Close Date May 12, 2028
Archive Date June 11, 2028
Last Updated August 5, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18)", offered by Food and Drug Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 93.103. The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to solicit applications for inclusion as Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers, which are intended to form long-term partnerships to ad...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is May 12, 2028.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $1,250,000. Total estimated funding: $3,000,000. Expected number of awards: 8.
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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