Closed USDA-APHIS-10025-VSSP0000-25-0015 CFDA 10.025 Discretionary

HPAI Poultry Innovation Grand Challenge

Posted by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — HPAI Poultry Innovation Grand Challenge — is cataloged under number USDA-APHIS-10025-VSSP0000-25-0015 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.025, posted by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 19, 2025 and last updated on May 13, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. 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 closed on May 19, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. 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

Varies by applicant

Close Date

May 19, 2025

Posted

March 19, 2025

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

This funding opportunity supports USDA’s new comprehensive strategy to curb highly pathogenic avian influenza, protect the U.S. poultry industry, and lower egg prices as described in the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture’s February 26, 2025, press release, USDA Invests Up To $1 Billion to Combat Avian Flu and Reduce Egg Prices.Funding Priorities: APHIS will make available up to $100,000,000 in funds to support projects that address the funding priorities described in Appendix 1 of the Full Announcement. There is no commitment by USDA to fund any application or to make any Federal award as a result of this announcement.Type of Assistance Instrument: Awards will be funded via cooperative agreements; interagency agreements will be used if the recipient is a federal agency. Cooperative agreements may include substantial involvement by APHIS to assist in the completion of the goals and objectives of the work.Competitive Process: Funds will be awarded to the highest quality proposals through a merit-based competitive review and award process. The proposal review process is described in Section 6. The number of awards is contingent on the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. Final funding decisions are at the discretion of USDA.Based on reviewer recommendations, APHIS may award less than the requested amount of funds for a project. In these cases, applicants may accept or decline the award that is offered. If applicants accept a reduced funding level, applicants will submit a revised application that addresses reviewer concerns and aligns with the award amount. APHIS will provide additional guidance to applicants in these situations.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 10.025

Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care

U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Agency Contact

Veterinary Services, Strategy and Policy

Key Dates

Posted March 19, 2025
Close Date May 19, 2025
Archive Date June 18, 2025
Last Updated May 13, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "HPAI Poultry Innovation Grand Challenge", offered by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.025. This funding opportunity supports USDA’s new comprehensive strategy to curb highly pathogenic avian influenza, protect the U.S. poultry industry, and lower egg prices as described in the U.S. Se...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 19, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant.
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.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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