Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA FD 16 006
Apply for RFA FD 16 006
- The HHS-FDA in the agriculture, consumer protection, food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Agreement to Support Shellfish Safety Assistance Project (U01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.103.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 08, 2016 and posted on Feb 08, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 08, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Agreement to Support Shellfish Safety Assistance Project (U01) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration (HHS-FDA), specifically through the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Office of Food Safety (OFS). The program is designed to strengthen the federal molluscan shellfish sanitation framework and, in practical terms, to give consumers greater confidence that oysters, clams, mussels, and similar shellfish reaching the market are produced and handled under controls that reduce the risk of harmful pathogens and seafood-borne illness.
A central driver behind the award is the FDA position that molluscan shellfish are a notable and ongoing source of seafood-associated illness. Because these products are often eaten raw or lightly cooked, contamination by pathogens can translate directly into human illness, which is why shellfish safety remains under steady scrutiny from Congress, state regulators, industry stakeholders, and the public. In response, FDA has treated improvements to shellfish oversight as a high priority. This cooperative agreement is one of the mechanisms intended to support that priority by bolstering the agency's broader shellfish safety activities.
The opportunity is closely tied to the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP), the longstanding federal-state cooperative program that sets a consistent national approach to shellfish sanitation. Under the NSSP, the NSSP Model Ordinance functions as the key reference document used by states to shape their shellfish sanitation programs and to inform state-level regulations and laws governing shellfish harvesting, processing, distribution, and related safety controls. By supporting work connected to the NSSP and its Model Ordinance, the cooperative agreement aims to improve alignment, implementation quality, and overall effectiveness of shellfish safety measures across jurisdictions, ultimately reducing the likelihood that shellfish contaminated with dangerous microorganisms enter commerce.
This announcement is also notable for its structure and eligibility. FDA stated its intent to make a single-source award, meaning it planned to fund one recipient rather than run a broad competitive field of multiple awardees. The intended recipient is the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference (ISSC), an organization that plays a significant coordinating role in the shellfish safety system and is closely associated with the NSSP collaborative framework. While the eligibility field is listed broadly as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the narrative makes clear that this particular award was targeted as a single-source cooperative agreement to the ISSC.
From an administrative standpoint, the funding opportunity is identified as RFA FD 16 006, using the cooperative agreement instrument type. The funding activity category is listed under Agriculture, Consumer Protection, Food and Nutrition, with the CFDA number 93.103. FDA expected to make one award, with an award ceiling of $500,000. The opportunity was posted and created on February 8, 2016, and it carried an original and current closing date of April 8, 2016. Overall, the project is framed as a public health protection effort intended to enhance FDA's shellfish sanitation program and strengthen systems that help ensure molluscan shellfish are free from harmful pathogens.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Cooperative Agreement to Support Shellfish Safety Assistance Project (U01).
Which federal agency is offering this cooperative agreement?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), through the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Office of Food Safety (OFS).
What is the main purpose of the Shellfish Safety Assistance Project?
The project is designed to strengthen the federal molluscan shellfish sanitation framework and increase consumer confidence that molluscan shellfish (such as oysters, clams, and mussels) are produced and handled under controls that reduce the risk of harmful pathogens and seafood-borne illness.
What kinds of shellfish are covered by this program?
The focus is on molluscan shellfish, specifically including oysters, clams, mussels, and similar shellfish reaching the market.
Why is FDA focusing on molluscan shellfish safety?
FDA considers molluscan shellfish to be a notable and ongoing source of seafood-associated illness. Because these products are often eaten raw or lightly cooked, contamination by pathogens can lead directly to human illness. Shellfish safety is also under regular attention from Congress, state regulators, industry stakeholders, and the public.
How does this cooperative agreement relate to the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP)?
The opportunity is closely tied to the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP), which is the federal-state cooperative program intended to provide a consistent national approach to shellfish sanitation. The cooperative agreement supports work connected to the NSSP framework to improve alignment and effectiveness across jurisdictions.
What is the NSSP Model Ordinance, and why is it mentioned?
Under the NSSP, the NSSP Model Ordinance serves as the key reference used by states to shape shellfish sanitation programs and inform state regulations and laws related to shellfish harvesting, processing, distribution, and other safety controls. This cooperative agreement aims to support improvements connected to the Model Ordinance to help reduce the likelihood that shellfish contaminated with dangerous microorganisms enter commerce.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement (U01).
Is this a competitive grant with multiple awards?
No. FDA stated it intended to make a single-source award, meaning it planned to fund one recipient rather than make multiple awards through a broad competitive field.
Who is the intended recipient?
The intended recipient is the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference (ISSC), which plays a coordinating role in the shellfish safety system and is closely associated with the NSSP collaborative framework.
What does the eligibility section say?
The eligibility field is listed broadly as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)", but the narrative indicates the award was targeted as a single-source cooperative agreement to the ISSC.
What is the funding opportunity number or identifier?
The funding opportunity is identified as RFA FD 16 006.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 93.103.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed under Agriculture, Consumer Protection, Food and Nutrition.
How many awards did FDA expect to make?
FDA expected to make one award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $500,000.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on February 8, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was April 8, 2016.
What public health outcome is this project intended to support?
The project is framed as a public health protection effort intended to enhance FDA's shellfish sanitation program and strengthen systems that help ensure molluscan shellfish are free from harmful pathogens.
What broader issue is this cooperative agreement meant to address?
It is intended to support FDA priorities around improving shellfish oversight and reducing the risk that shellfish contaminated with dangerous microorganisms reach consumers, thereby lowering the likelihood of seafood-borne illness.
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