Opportunity

Simpler Grants.gov #RFA-FD-26-011

FDA Cooperative Agreement for Botanical Natural Products Research, Education, and Outreach

Buyer

Food and Drug Administration

Posted

July 22, 2026

Respond By

August 21, 2026

Identifier

RFA-FD-26-011

NAICS

541715

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Human Foods Program is offering a cooperative agreement to advance research, education, and outreach on botanical natural products with a focus on public safety. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Human Foods Program (HFP) - Eligible Applicant: - Only The University of Mississippi is eligible for this single-source opportunity - Scope of Work: - Research, education, and outreach on botanical natural products - Identification and prioritization of botanical ingredients based on safety concerns - Acquisition, validation, and characterization of authenticated reference materials (raw/processed plant materials and purified natural products) - Exchange of technical and scientific information with FDA scientists and stakeholders - Collaboration on research areas of mutual interest - Coordination of scientific workshops, training, and conferences on botanical topics relevant to public health - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are named; the work is service-based and scientific in nature - Notable Requirements: - Single-source award to The University of Mississippi - Emphasis on public health, safety, and scientific collaboration - Multi-year funding with substantial annual support

Description

This funding opportunity by the Food and Drug Administration aims to support research, education, and outreach on botanical natural products. The scope includes identifying and prioritizing botanical ingredients based on safety concerns, acquiring and validating reference materials, exchanging scientific information with FDA scientists, collaborating on research, and coordinating workshops and conferences on botanical topics relevant to public health. The award is a cooperative agreement intended to develop and disseminate botanical natural product research emphasizing public safety. Only The University of Mississippi is eligible to apply for this single source funding opportunity.

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