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

Food and Drug Administration

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OpenLast verified: 2026-07-05

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.

Grant Summary

Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18) is a Food and Drug Administration grant providing $225K to $2.5M for municipality. Applications are due 2028-09-04 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

agriculturerural development

Eligibility

municipality

How to Apply

Funding Range

$225K$2.5M

Deadline

2028-09-04

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18) from Food and Drug Administration, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Food and Drug Administration before the deadline.
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Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18): Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18)?

Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18) is offered by Food and Drug Administration and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18) provide?

Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18) provides between $225K and $2.5M per award from Food and Drug Administration. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18) deadline?

Applications for Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18) are due 2028-09-04 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Food and Drug Administration, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18)?

To apply for Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Food and Drug Administration.

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