Conformance with the Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards (MFRPS) (U18) | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The Conformance with the Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards (MFRPS) (U18) funding opportunity (RFA-FD-12-007) is a Food and Drug Administration cooperative agreement designed to strengthen state-level oversight of manufactured food facilities and move the country closer to a nationally integrated food safety system. The central purpose is to help State manufactured food regulatory programs achieve and then sustain full conformance with the Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards, a set of benchmarks meant to define what a strong, consistent, high-quality manufactured food regulatory program looks like. By supporting states in building toward these standards, the program aims to create a more uniform and reliable way to measure performance across jurisdictions, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement, ultimately helping prevent and reduce foodborne illness risks in facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods.

In practical terms, the MFRPS function as a common framework for “best practices” in state manufactured food programs, so that state and federal partners can work from the same baseline when planning inspections, compliance activities, and other regulatory work. The opportunity emphasizes that conformance is not just a paperwork exercise; it is intended to make regulatory oversight more targeted and effective by helping programs better direct resources toward real hazards and higher-risk operations. The result FDA is working toward is stronger alignment between federal and state activities, clearer performance expectations, and improved ability to detect, prevent, and respond to hazards that could lead to contaminated or unsafe food entering commerce.

A notable feature of the announcement is the option for states that anticipate reaching significant to full conformance before the fifth year of the cooperative agreement to pursue a Standard Enhancement Project (SEP). The SEP is positioned as an add-on effort that goes beyond basic conformance work, allowing a state program to further enhance its capacity and sophistication once it has made strong progress on meeting the standards. In other words, if a program is on track to meet the core benchmarks early, it can use the SEP to deepen or expand capabilities that further protect public health and strengthen the overall safety of the food supply.

This opportunity was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning FDA expects to have substantial involvement with awardees compared with a traditional grant. The activity category is tied to community development, consumer protection, and food and nutrition, reflecting the public-facing health and safety purpose of the work. Eligibility is limited to state governments, aligning with the goal of strengthening state manufactured food regulatory programs as key partners in the broader national food safety system.

Funding details show an estimated total program funding level of $11,000,000 with an anticipated 40 awards. Individual awards were expected to range from a $1 minimum to a $300,000 ceiling. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers barriers for state participation and allows states to focus resources on meeting the program standards rather than assembling non-federal match funds. The opportunity was posted and created on February 15, 2012, with an original and current closing date of April 16, 2012, and an archive date of May 16, 2012. The CFDA number listed is 93.103, and the administering agency is the Food and Drug Administration.

For applicants or interested parties who needed help accessing the full announcement, the listed grants management contact was Oluyemisi Akinneye, Grants Management Specialist, at 301-827-0079 and Oluyemisi.Akinneye@fda.gov, with the full announcement referenced through the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts link.

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