Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18)
Food and Drug Administration
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. Awards range from $225,000 to $2,500,000.
Deadline
2028-09-04
Who can apply
Open to: Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); City or township governments; Special district governments.
Sources
Grants.gov. Last updated 2026-10-26.
Always confirm eligibility and deadlines on the funder's own page before applying.