Simpler Grants.gov #PAR-23-202

FDA Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Grants for Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories

This opportunity from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides grant funding to veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the Vet-LIRN network for capacity-building projects and equipment. - Government Buyer: - Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Funding for projects to develop, adapt, or validate new testing methods for animal food safety and antimicrobial resistance - Support for short-term surveillance and monitoring efforts - Grants for equipment purchases related to testing, emerging technologies, and antimicrobial resistance - Support for antimicrobial stewardship projects and sequencing of isolates - Funding for One Health initiatives, including work on emerging diseases such as COVID-19 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on animal food safety, antimicrobial resistance, and emerging infectious diseases - Eligible applicants include educational institutions, businesses, government entities, and nonprofits - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed - Emphasis on advancing laboratory capabilities and supporting the Vet-LIRN network's mission

Description

This funding opportunity aims to support veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the Vet-LIRN network through grants for projects and equipment. The objectives include developing and validating new methods related to animal food safety and antimicrobial resistance, supporting surveillance efforts, funding equipment for testing, and advancing antimicrobial stewardship projects. The grants also support Vet-LIRN's antimicrobial resistance monitoring program and One Health initiatives, including emerging diseases like COVID-19. Eligible applicants include educational institutions, businesses, government entities, and nonprofits.

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