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

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.

Program Details

Food and Drug Administration is a federal agency that offers the Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18) grant program to support equipment purchase. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Food and Drug Administration through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for equipment purchase should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, eligible organizations, and for-profit businesses. 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: $225K – $2.5M. The application deadline is September 4, 2028 (769 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 equipment purchase. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 541714, 325412, 236, 238. 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 building

Award details

Award range: $225K – $2.5M. Applications close on September 4, 2028 (769 days remaining).

Categories

Equipment Purchase