At a glance
Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18) is a federal competitive grant from Food and Drug Administration for the science & technology sector. Funding is $225K–$2.5M. Eligible applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; State governments; City or township governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the I. The application deadline is September 4, 2028. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- $225K–$2.5M
- Deadline
- Sep 4, 2028
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
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
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; State governments; City or township governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; County governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Independent school districts; Special district governments
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number PAR-23-202. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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