Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM)
Open. Closes January 11, 2028, 446 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Food and Drug Administration, opportunity number RFA-FD-25-007.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Food and Drug Administration |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-FD-25-007 |
| Assistance listing | 93.103 |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category | Agriculture, Consumer Protection, Food and Nutrition |
| Posted | February 6, 2025 |
| Closes | January 11, 2028 |
| Award range | Up to $1,500,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 75 |
| Total program funding | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Special district governments Public and state controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments County governments |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: Applicant organizations applying for product testing tracks must be accredited to ISO 17025 in at least one human or animal food testing method applicable to the discipline for which they are applying.Applicant organizations applying for tracks other than product testing must be accredited to ISO 17025 or have a quality system that ensures quality assurance and quality control of laboratory testing including but not limited to: validated methods, document control, training programs, and… |
| 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
This cooperative agreement is intended to enhance the capacity and capabilities of state human and animal food testing laboratories in support of an integrated food safety system (IFSS). This is achieved through prioritized sample testing and food defense preparedness in the areas of microbiology, chemistry, and radiochemistry, as well as method development and capacity/capability development projects that support and expand food safety and food defense testing.
Official notice and documents
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