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About This Grant
The Life Sciences Research Facility (LSRF) at the University of Delaware is the institution’s centralized laboratory animal facility, supporting over 30 Principal Investigators and multiple NIH-funded programs. Since its opening in 2013, the facility has experienced sustained growth in animal housing demand, with a 70% increase over the past five years. Despite recent expansions, much of the LSRF still relies on outdated open-top rodent caging systems, which pose significant risks to biosecurity and personnel safety. This proposal seeks funding to modernize the LSRF by replacing legacy open- top rodent cages with individually ventilated caging (IVC) systems and installing filtered animal handling transfer cabinets. These upgrades will significantly reduce airborne pathogen transmission, minimize allergen exposure for personnel, and improve overall animal welfare. The proposed improvements will also enhance operational efficiency and align with best practices outlined in the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. By leveraging existing infrastructure, this renovation avoids the cost and complexity of constructing a new facility while meeting the growing needs of the University’s biomedical research community. The modernization will support emerging transgenic rodent research, health sciences, and engineering projects, ensuring continuity of research and positioning the LSRF as a state-of-the-art, high-performance vivarium. This strategic investment will strengthen the University’s research infrastructure, enhance the rigor of its ongoing NIH-funded research, improve safety and compliance, and enhance its competitiveness for future funding.
Grant Summary
Ventilated Rodent Caging to Support the University of Delaware's Life Sciences is a OD - NIH Office of the Director grant providing up to $350K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2027-08-14 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $350K
2027-08-14
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Ventilated Rodent Caging to Support the University of Delaware's Life Sciences from OD - NIH Office of the Director, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 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.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to OD - NIH Office of the Director before the deadline.
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Ventilated Rodent Caging to Support the University of Delaware's Life Sciences: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Ventilated Rodent Caging to Support the University of Delaware's Life Sciences?
Ventilated Rodent Caging to Support the University of Delaware's Life Sciences is offered by OD - NIH Office of the Director and is generally open to university, nonprofit, healthcare org. 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 Ventilated Rodent Caging to Support the University of Delaware's Life Sciences provide?
Ventilated Rodent Caging to Support the University of Delaware's Life Sciences provides up to $350K per award from OD - NIH Office of the Director. 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 Ventilated Rodent Caging to Support the University of Delaware's Life Sciences deadline?
Applications for Ventilated Rodent Caging to Support the University of Delaware's Life Sciences are due 2027-08-14 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, OD - NIH Office of the Director, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Ventilated Rodent Caging to Support the University of Delaware's Life Sciences?
To apply for Ventilated Rodent Caging to Support the University of Delaware's Life Sciences, 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 OD - NIH Office of the Director.