The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking applications from institutions/ organizations for inclusion into FDA’s Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network Cooperative Agreement Program for Veterinary Diagnostic laboratories.
Donor Name: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Country: U.S.
State: All States
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/31/2022
Size of the Grant: $150,000
Grant Duration: 5 years
Details:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) Office of Research Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN) is announcing the availability of cooperative agreements for equipment, supplies, personnel, and training to Vet-LIRN laboratories in the United States
The cooperative agreements are to enable the analyses of animal diagnostic samples, animal foods, and animal drugs when laboratory investigations or surge testing are needed by Vet-LIRN and the FDA for analyses related to research and testing of microbiological or chemical contamination, either through intentional or unintentional means. These cooperative agreements are also intended to expand participation in networks to enhance Federal, State, local, and tribal food safety and security efforts.
This program will increase the ability to conduct investigations via laboratory analysis by supporting new and rapid analytical techniques and providing for well-equipped and staffed laboratory facilities. The outcomes will result in increased Vet-LIRN laboratory research and capacity to investigate potential animal foodborne illness outbreaks by fostering training, the use of new technologies, and improving the effectiveness of collaborative partnerships.
The Cooperative agreements are intended to:
- Strengthen coordination of veterinary diagnostic laboratory efforts as related to the national food safety system
- Support training, quality assurance processes, proficiency evaluations, data sharing to support national capacity/capability development.
- Support harmonizing analytical methods and equipment platforms. 4. Support laboratory efforts to obtain accreditation (AAVLD, ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation) or adopt a quality system comparable to international standards.
- Provide testing results during case investigations of potential animal food or drug adulteration or contamination.
Funding Information
- FDA/CVM intends to fund up to $1,800,000, for fiscal year 2022 in support of this grant program.
- It is anticipated that up to fifty (50) awards will be made, not to exceed $150,000 in total costs (direct plus indirect), per award.
- The scope of the proposed project should determine the project period. The maximum project period is 5 years.
Eligibility Criteria
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Private institutions of higher education
- State governments
- County governments
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
