Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18)
OpenFood and Drug Administration · Opportunity number PAR-23-202
Eligibility
Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Small businesses
- State governments
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
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.
Funding
| Total program funding | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Award floor | $225,000 |
| Award ceiling | $2,500,000 |
| Category | Agriculture, Consumer Protection, Food and Nutrition |
| Assistance listing | 93.103 |
Official sources
Last verified on Grants.gov Nov 4, 2026. Grantvello is not affiliated with Grants.gov or Food and Drug Administration. The notice on Grants.gov is the binding text.