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

This opportunity is designed to build the project and equipment capacity of veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the Vet-LIRN network, emphasizing animal-food testing, antimicrobial resistance and stewardship,…

Official application

Award

$225,000–$2,500,000

Deadline

September 4, 2028

688 days

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Decision snapshot

Potential award

$225,000–$2,500,000

Official deadline

September 4, 2028

688 days

Eligibility evidence

2 confirmed criteria

5 checks available

Application load

Moderate effort

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Eligibility requirementsQuestion 1 of 5
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Nonprofit status

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Geography

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inferred

Organization size

No organization-size limit was captured.

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unclear

Program area

Agriculture, Consumer Protection, Food and Nutrition, Health, Human Services, Food Security, Equipment

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inferred

Population served

No specific population was captured.

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Matching funds

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Registrations

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Exclusions

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Plain-English explanation

Plain-English explanation

This opportunity is designed to build the project and equipment capacity of veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the Vet-LIRN network, emphasizing animal-food testing, antimicrobial resistance and stewardship, CVM-aligned surveillance, AMR isolate sequencing, emerging technologies, and conditionally funded One Health work. The listed award range is $225,000–$2,500,000, with 25 expected awards and no required cost share. Applicant-type eligibility is broad, but the packet does not establish whether Vet-LIRN participation is a formal eligibility requirement or a programmatic expectation; applicants should resolve that issue in the full announcement before investing heavily.

Editorial analysis

What the funder is trying to accomplish

FDA intends to strengthen Vet-LIRN veterinary diagnostic laboratory capacity through projects and equipment. Supported purposes include developing, adapting, verifying, or validating methods related to animal-food issues or antimicrobial resistance; conducting short-term CVM-aligned surveillance; acquiring equipment for relevant testing or test development; advancing antimicrobial stewardship; contributing to Vet-LIRN AMR monitoring and isolate sequencing; and undertaking One Health or emerging-disease work when funding is available.

Editorial analysis

Strong-fit project signals

The applicant operates a veterinary diagnostic laboratory within the Vet-LIRN network. The proposed work develops, adapts, verifies, or validates a method associated with animal-food issues or antimicrobial resistance. The project conducts short-term surveillance or monitoring explicitly aligned with the Center for Veterinary Medicine mission. The request supports equipment used to test, or develop tests, for animal-food issues or antimicrobial resistance, including emerging technologies. The project addresses antimicrobial stewardship, contributes to Vet-LIRN AMR monitoring, or includes sequencing isolates.

Editorial analysis

What reviewers may prioritize

The evidence packet does not provide formal review criteria or scoring weights. Based on the stated objectives, likely substantive priorities include direct alignment with a named Vet-LIRN or CVM objective, a credible veterinary diagnostic laboratory capacity gain, a clear connection to animal-food issues or antimicrobial resistance, and a specific testing or test-development role for requested equipment. These are professional inferences, not confirmed review criteria, and should be checked against the full announcement.

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Source-backed synopsis

What this grant funds

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.

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Decision economics

Size the opportunity

Use the source facts below to judge whether the likely return justifies the application effort.

Award range
$225,000–$2,500,000
Total program funding
Not specified
Expected awards
25
Geography
National
Cost share
Not indicated
Assistance listing
Not specified

Mission alignment

Compare your program with Agriculture, Consumer Protection, Food and Nutrition.

Geographic fit

National

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Working plan

Build the application

The generated milestones are planning aids. Only the official notice establishes required dates.

Requirements captured

Submission system
Grants.gov
Attachments
FULL ANNOUNCEMENT
Contact
Rene A Vasquez Grantor · kimberly.pendleton@fda.hhs.gov · 301-796-3546

Official deadline

September 4, 2028

Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.

  1. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

  2. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  3. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  4. Complete compliance review and collect attachments.

  5. Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Source record

What “source verified” means

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Verification
verified
Source
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Last checked
10/16/2026, 1:17:13 PM
Content updated
10/16/2026, 1:17:13 PM
Review
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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18).
Is Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18) currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is September 4, 2028, with 688 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 10/16/2026.

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

Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18) lists $225,000–$2,500,000 per award. HHS-FDA expects to make approximately 25 awards, although the final number may vary.

Who can apply to Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18)?

Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; State governments; Independent school districts; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); City or township governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education;… Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18) require matching funds?

No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.

What should I prepare before applying to Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18)?

Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from September 4, 2028 using the preparation plan above.