# National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) FY 2027 State Preparedness Funding Opportunity

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-aphis-10025-vssp0000-27-0002-national-animal-disease-preparedness-and-response-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364215

> Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is offering grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $500,000) to state and local governments. It expects to make about 40 awards worth $40.0 million in total. Applications close on January 7, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-APHIS-10025-VSSP0000-27-0002 |
| Agency | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | January 7, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | $500,000 |
| Expected awards | 40 |
| Total funding | $40.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.025 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible applicants are:• State Departments of Agriculture; • State Offices of the chief animal health official; • Regional animal disease response organizations such as the Multi State Partnership for Security in Agriculture (MSPSA), New England States Animal Agriculture Security Alliance (NESAASA), Southern Agriculture & Animal Disaster Response Alliance (SAADRA), and Western Alliance for Security in Animal Agriculture (WASAR)

## What the grant funds

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services (VS) announces the availability of up to $40,000,000 in funding through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and the 2018 Farm Bill for the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program FY 2027 State Preparedness Funding Opportunity. Through NADPRP, APHIS partners with eligible entities to provide financial support for high-value projects to prevent or mitigate the introduction and spread of foreign and emerging animal diseases that pose significant risks to U.S. agriculture. The purpose of the NADPRP FY 2027 State Preparedness Funding Opportunity is to strengthen State and regional capacity to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from high-consequence foreign animal disease outbreaks such as New World screwworm, highly pathogenic avian influenza, African swine fever, and foot-and-mouth disease. APHIS makes funding available to support projects in animal disease and pest preparedness and response priority topic areas that are identified through consultation with eligible entities and stakeholders. Additional details about the program are available on the USDA APHIS NADPRP website. Applicants MUST have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), an active SAM.gov account and an ezFedGrants account to apply. Applicants are strongly advised to start the SAM and ezFedGrants registration processes immediately to allow enough time to meet the application submission deadline. All applicants MUST have an active account in the USDA ezFedGrants system to submit their application. Only electronic submission of application packages through ezFedGrants will be accepted. Applicants must submit applications electronically via ezFedGrants by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on January 7, 2027. Late and/or incomplete application packages will not be accepted. APHIS anticipates that work covered under these agreements will start between July 1, 2027 and August 31, 2027, but flexibility may be allowed to accommodate specific needs. APHIS encourages applicants to anticipate this date range when developing their project schedule. Agreements that include IT-related costs may require additional review prior to award execution. NADPRP Information: Resources and information on NADPRP that may be helpful to applicants, including descriptions of funded projects and required application forms, can be found on the USDA APHIS NADPRP website.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-APHIS-10025-VSSP0000-27-0002 still open?

Yes. Closes January 7, 2027 (61 days left).

### Who can apply for National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) FY 2027 State Preparedness Funding Opportunity?

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service accepts applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) FY 2027 State Preparedness Funding Opportunity?

Closes January 7, 2027 (61 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $2.0 million each. About $40.0 million in total across about 40 awards.

### Who has won Animal Disease and Animal Care grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were California Department of Food & Agriculture, Colorado State University, Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Florida. The program made 6,048 awards worth $1.7 billion in that time.