Animal Food Regulatory Program Standards Implementation Development and Maintenance, with Mutual Reliance Initiatives Clinical Trials Not Allowed
Open. Closes April 1, 2027, 161 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Food and Drug Administration, opportunity number PAR-25-003.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Food and Drug Administration |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAR-25-003 |
| Assistance listing | 93.103 |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category | Agriculture, Consumer Protection, Food and Nutrition |
| Posted | June 25, 2025 |
| Closes | April 1, 2027 |
| Award range | Up to $300,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 7 |
| Total program funding | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | State governments |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: The eligibility for this opportunity is limited to State animal food safety programs meeting the following criteria:Applicants must maintain an FDA inspectional contract in good standing by completing all agreed upon inspectional work, audits, and associated compliance and regulatory activities. The contract must include performing comprehensive animal food inspections under 21 CFR Part 507 that is representative of the state's firm inventory and supports the FDA and state regulatory program… |
| 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 purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to advance efforts for a nationally integrated animal food safety system providing state animal food regulatory programs the ability to achieve full implementation of the Animal Food Regulatory Program Standards (AFRPS) within 5 years and to maintain full implementation. This NOFO will also fund optional projects for state animal food regulatory programs to: Advance food safety and protect public health by strengthening partnerships with the FDA and other state animal food regulatory partners through sharing, collaboration,…
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