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

About this funding opportunity

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.

Topic areas: Agriculture and Food, Public Policy and Governance, Life Sciences and Health.

Funding amount

This cooperative agreement provides $225K-$2.5M in funding, up to $2.5M per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Sep 04, 2028. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• University
• SME
• Public Authorities
• NGOs
• Large Company

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18) is administered by Food and Drug Administration (FDA), listed via Grants.gov.