Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18)
Food and Drug Administration
About This Grant
<p>The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to solicit applications for inclusion as Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers, which are intended to form long-term partnerships to address priority areas for FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM). This includes CVM developing cooperative agreement(s) with academic research institutions (public and private) to: </p> <p><br></p> <p>1. Drive research that supports the development of interventions to prevent, control, or eliminate Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in animals, or interventions that reduce the circulation of the virus in the ecosystem. Work may also include other emerging zoonotic disease threats or One Health issues in future years. </p> <p><br></p> <p>2. Drive research that supports the development of intentional genomic alternations in animals and the advancement of regulatory science in this field, with a focus on intentional genomic alternations that support agricultural resilience, food security, animal health, or public health. </p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: black;">3. Drive research that supports the development of products for minor species, minor uses in major species (dogs, cats, horses, cattle, pigs, chickens, and turkeys) and other unmet veterinary medical needs in major species that create a significant animal or public health burden.</span></p>
Grant Summary
Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18) is a Food and Drug Administration grant providing up to $1.3M for university. Applications are due 2028-05-12 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Higher Education Institutions:The following types of Higher Education Institutions are always encouraged to apply for FDA support as Public or Private Institutions of Higher Education: Hispanic-serving InstitutionsHistorically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving InstitutionsAsian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs)
How to Apply
Up to $1.3M
2028-05-12
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18) from Food and Drug Administration, 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 Food and Drug Administration before the deadline.
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Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18)?
Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18) is offered by Food and Drug Administration and is generally open to university. 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 Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18) provide?
Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18) provides up to $1.3M 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 Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18) deadline?
Applications for Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18) are due 2028-05-12 (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 Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18)?
To apply for Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (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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