Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18)
Rene A Vasquez Grantor is funding agriculture & rural projects through this opportunity, which is open to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Sep 4, 2028. It provides awards up to $225K–$2.5M.
View & apply on Grants.govOpportunity description
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
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Special district governments
- Small businesses
- State governments
- County governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- City or township governments
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Funding
Agency contact
Rene A Vasquez Grantor
Kimberly Pendleton Grants Management Specialist E-mail: kimberly.pendleton@fda.hhs.gov Phone: 240-402-7610
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