# Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-fd-25-007-laboratory-flexible-funding-model-lffm/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358411

> Food and Drug Administration is offering grants of up to $1.5 million to colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expects to make about 75 awards. Applications close on January 11, 2028.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-FD-25-007 |
| Agency | Food and Drug Administration |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | January 11, 2028 |
| Award ceiling | $1.5 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 75 |
| 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
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Private institutions of higher education

Applicant organizations applying for product testing tracks must be accredited to ISO 17025 in at least one human or animal food testing method applicable to the discipline for which they are applying. Applicant organizations applying for tracks other than product testing must be accredited to ISO 17025 or have a quality system that ensures quality assurance and quality control of laboratory testing including but not limited to: validated methods, document control, training programs, and analyst competency requirements. Applicant organizations applying to any track other than Whole Genome Sequencing must have a valid 20.88 agreement with FDA prior to the time of application.

## What the grant funds

This cooperative agreement is intended to enhance the capacity and capabilities of state human and animal food testing laboratories in support of an integrated food safety system (IFSS). This is achieved through prioritized sample testing and food defense preparedness in the areas of microbiology, chemistry, and radiochemistry, as well as method development and capacity/capability development projects that support and expand food safety and food defense testing.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM)?

Food and Drug Administration accepts applications from colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM)?

Closes January 11, 2028 (437 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.5 million each.