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

Food and Drug Administration (Department of Health and Human Services) is accepting applications until September 4, 2028. It lists awards of up to $2.5 million, 25 awards expected.

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Key facts

Opportunity number
PAR-23-202
Status
Posted, open
Posted
May 18, 2023
Closes
September 4, 2028
Award ceiling
$2,500,000
Award floor
$225,000
Expected awards
25
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Category
Agriculture, Consumer Protection, Food and Nutrition
Assistance listing
93.103 Food and Drug Administration Research
Contact
Rene A Vasquez Grantor · [email protected] · 301-796-3546

Who can apply

  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Independent school districts
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • City or township governments
  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • County governments
  • State governments
  • Special district governments
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

What the agency says

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.

The notice on Grants.gov Full announcement

Other open grants from the Department of Health and Human Services

All grants open to Tribal governments · All grants open to Independent school districts · All grants open to Nonprofits (501(c)(3)) · Everything closing in September 2028

Read from the Grants.gov API, last updated 2026-10-23. The agency's notice on Grants.gov is the official record; check it before you apply.