Apply for National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response State Preparedness Funding Program (United States)

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) is offering up to $40 million in funding through the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) for FY 2027. This opportunity aims to enhance state and regional capacities to manage foreign animal disease outbreaks. Eligible applicants must submit their electronic applications by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on January 7, 2027. The NADPRP FY 2027 State Preparedness Funding Opportunity is designed to prevent and mitigate the introduction and spread of foreign animal diseases that threaten U.S. agriculture. The program supports projects that enhance preparedness and response efforts against diseases such as highly pathogenic avian influenza and African swine fever. Projects should align with priority areas identified through consultations with stakeholders and eligible entities.

Eligible applicants include:

Applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), an active SAM.gov account, and an ezFedGrants account. Projects should focus on preventing and responding to high-consequence foreign animal diseases. Priority areas include: This funding opportunity is crucial for enhancing the United States‘ ability to manage foreign animal disease outbreaks, which pose significant risks to agriculture and food security. By participating, eligible entities can strengthen their preparedness and response capabilities, ultimately protecting the agricultural industry and public health. Interested applicants should visit the NADPRP Webpage for more information and begin the registration processes to meet the submission deadline. For any queries, contact the NADPRP staff at vs.nadprp@usda.gov.