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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-23-202-vet-lirn-capacity-building-project-and-equipment-grants/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/347990

> Food and Drug Administration is offering grants of up to $2.5 million (at least $225,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expects to make about 25 awards. Applications close on September 4, 2028.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAR-23-202 |
| Agency | Food and Drug Administration |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | September 4, 2028 |
| Award ceiling | $2.5 million |
| Award floor | $225,000 |
| Expected awards | 25 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.103 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18)?

Food and Drug Administration accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.

### What is the deadline for Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18)?

Closes September 4, 2028 (674 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $2.5 million each.