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

Issued by Food and Drug Administration · via Grants.gov — US federal funding opportunities

Published
18 May 2023
Closes
4 Sept 2028, 23:59 UTC
Value
USD 25,00,000
Reference
PAR-23-202
Location
United States
Sector
Agriculture & Food

Details

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.

Award range: USD 225000 – 2500000

Expected number of awards: 25

CFDA number(s): 93.103

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