Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18)
Open. Closes September 4, 2028, 683 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Food and Drug Administration, opportunity number PAR-23-202.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Food and Drug Administration |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAR-23-202 |
| Assistance listing | 93.103 |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category | Agriculture, Consumer Protection, Food and Nutrition |
| Posted | May 18, 2023 |
| Closes | September 4, 2028 |
| Award range | $225,000 to $2,500,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 25 |
| Total program funding | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Public and state controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Private institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts |
| Additional eligibility information | None listed |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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…
Official notice and documents
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