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

Food and Drug Administration · Opportunity number PAR-23-202

View the official notice on Grants.gov
689 days left (deadline Sep 4, 2028)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 16, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity numberPAR-23-202
AgencyFood and Drug Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.103
PostedMay 18, 2023
DeadlineSep 4, 2028
Award ceiling$2,500,000
Award floor$225,000
Expected number of awards25
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeCooperative agreement
CategoryAgriculture
Last updated hereOct 16, 2026

Summary from the notice

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

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Private colleges and universities
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • City or township governments
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Independent school districts
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • County governments
  • Small businesses
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • State governments
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • Special district governments

Who should take a closer look

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies

Not listed as eligible

  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

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