Federal and University Partnership to Improve the Safety of Seafood from the Gulf of America

FDA is announcing the availability of funds for the support of a cooperative agreement between the Human Food Program/ Office of Laboratory Operations and Applied Science (OLOAS)/ Office of Applied Microbiolgy and Technology (OAMT) and the Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium/Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL). The scientific, public health, and policy expertise within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will provide opportunities for collaborations that support the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) mission. The DISL's nationally ranked programs, leading-edge research collaborations, and innovative business partnerships provide an environment to support diverse multidisciplinary exchanges with FDA. These joint efforts will provide the basis for development of scientific collaborations, outreach, educational initiatives and intellectual partnerships between FDA and DISL.

Program Details

Food and Drug Administration is a federal agency that offers the Federal and University Partnership to Improve the Safety of Seafood from the Gulf of America grant program to support environment energy and health and wellness programs. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Food and Drug Administration through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for environment energy and health and wellness programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Food and Drug Administration or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $0 – $125K. The application deadline is August 21, 2026 (27 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports environment energy and health and wellness programs. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 541714, 325412, 541720, 621. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by FDA
• Programs related to public health

Award details

Award range: $0 – $125K. Applications close on August 21, 2026 (27 days remaining).

Categories

Environment Energy · Health