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FDA Grant for State Animal Food Regulatory Program Standards Implementation and Maintenance

This opportunity from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides funding to state animal food regulatory programs for implementing and maintaining the Animal Food Regulatory Program Standards (AFRPS): - Government Buyer: - Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is a grant for regulatory program development and maintenance - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation and maintenance of AFRPS by state animal food regulatory programs - Optional projects to advance food safety and promote mutual reliance between state and federal agencies - No part numbers or commercial product quantities specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligibility limited to state animal food safety programs with FDA inspectional contracts and valid agreements - Two funding tracks: development and maintenance - Optional mutual reliance initiatives available for programs with full AFRPS implementation - Maximum award of $300,000 per year, with up to seven awards expected - Focus on strengthening food safety and collaboration between state and federal regulators

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to support state animal food regulatory programs in achieving and maintaining full implementation of the Animal Food Regulatory Program Standards (AFRPS) within five years. The funding will also support projects that enhance collaboration between state programs and the FDA to strengthen food safety and public health. The initiative includes developing standardized processes to integrate federal and state regulatory work, promoting mutual reliance. Eligible applicants are state governments with FDA inspectional contracts and valid agreements, categorized into development or maintenance funding tracks. The maximum award amount is $300,000 per year, with an expected seven awards.

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