Rene A Vasquez Grantor · PAR-23-202

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

Applications close Sep 4, 2028

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Agency: Rene A Vasquez Grantor
Opportunity number: PAR-23-202
Posted: May 18, 2023
Closes: Sep 4, 2028
Award ceiling: $2,500,000
Award floor: $225,000
Cost sharing required: false

About this opportunity

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.

Who can apply

County governmentsNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationSmall businessesNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Private institutions of higher educationSpecial district governmentsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationPublic housing authorities/Indian housing authoritiesFor profit organizations other than small businessesNative American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationIndependent school districtsCity or township governmentsState governments

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1
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2
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3
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Agency contact: Rene A Vasquez Grantor · kimberly.pendleton@fda.hhs.gov

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