OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPAR-23-202

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

Food and Drug AdministrationCloses Sep 4, 2028(692 days left)$225,000 – $2,500,000

Does this fit your business?

This FDA program funds veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the Vet-LIRN network for animal food safety, antimicrobial resistance monitoring, method validation, and testing equipment. If you are not a diagnostic lab or a research organization doing that specific work, do not bother applying — retail, finance, and real estate businesses score at the bottom of the fit range and have no path here. Small businesses and for-profits can apply on paper, but only if their actual work is veterinary lab.

Best for
Veterinary diagnostic laboratories already in or joining the Vet-LIRN network, State, county, city, tribal, and special district governments, Public, State-controlled, private, and nonprofit higher education institutions, Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status
Not for
Businesses with no veterinary diagnostic, animal food safety, or antimicrobial resistance work, Retail, finance, and real estate operations, Organizations outside the Vet-LIRN network that cannot plausibly join it
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health)
81
Strong Match
Food & BeverageMatches your industry (food)
78
Strong Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (tech)
73
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingCurrently accepting applications
70
Good Match
Construction & InfrastructureMatches your industry (building)
66
Good Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Equipment, Research, Surveillance, Method development, Capacity building
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
$225,000 – $2,500,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
September 4, 2028.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $225,000 to $2,500,000, and about 25 awards are expected. No cost sharing is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
State, county, city or township, and special district governments; federally recognized and other Native American tribal governments and organizations; independent school districts; public housing authorities; public, State-controlled, and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses may all apply. The program is aimed at veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the Vet-LIRN network.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. The eligible applicant codes list small businesses and for-profit organizations other than small businesses, but nothing specifically addresses sole proprietors or single-member LLCs.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are both listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

FDA funds veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the Vet-LIRN network for projects and equipment related to animal food safety, antimicrobial resistance monitoring, and method validation. Eligible applicants include state/local/tribal governments, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations including small businesses.

About this grant

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.

Who can apply

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Agriculture
  • Health
  • Food safety
  • Diagnostics
  • Public health

Program contact

Rene A Vasquez Grantorkimberly.pendleton@fda.hhs.gov301-796-3546

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