§ Federal grant opportunity · PAR-23-202
Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18)
Rene A Vasquez Grantor is accepting applications for Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18). The deadline is September 4, 2028 and the published award range is $225K – $2.5M.
Key facts
- Funder
- Rene A Vasquez Grantor
- Application deadline
- September 4, 2028
- Award range
- $225K – $2.5M
- Eligibility
- Eligibility criteria are published in the funding opportunity announcement.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Agriculture, Consumer Protection, Food Security
- Opportunity number
- PAR-23-202
Program overview
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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Rene A Vasquez Grantor.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before September 4, 2028, allowing time for registration and validation.
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