Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA FD 15 039
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- The Food Drug Administration in the food and nutrition health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Expanding Course Offerings for State and Local Regulators in the Integrated Food Safety System (U18)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.103 Food and Drug AdministrationResearch.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 19, 2015 and posted on Jun 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 29, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Expanding Course Offerings for State and Local Regulators in the Integrated Food Safety System (U18) opportunity (RFA-FD-15-039) is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cooperative agreement grant designed to strengthen the national food safety workforce by expanding access to specialized training for non-federal regulators. Administered through the FDA Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA), specifically the Office of Resource Management (ORM) and Division of Human Resource Development (DHRD), the program is framed around the idea of an Integrated Food Safety System (IFSS), where federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal partners operate with shared standards, coordinated approaches, and consistent competencies. The central purpose is long-term improvement in regulators knowledge, skills, and abilities so that oversight and enforcement activities across different jurisdictions become more effective and more uniform.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the FDA expects to have substantial involvement with the recipient in carrying out the work rather than simply issuing funds with minimal interaction. The FOA is identified as a limited competition and is intended to fund a single recipient (Expected Awards: 1). The recipient is envisioned as a national association or organization that can act as a hub to administer and deliver training to state, local, territorial, and tribal regulatory programs. In practical terms, this implies a strong emphasis on coordination, reach, and the ability to offer training at scale across multiple jurisdictions, rather than a small pilot serving a narrow region.
Funding for the program is estimated at $1,000,000 total, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000 and an award floor of $1,000,000, indicating the FDA anticipated making one award at the full amount. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The activity aligns with the Food and Nutrition/Health funding category and is listed under CFDA 93.103 (Food and Drug Administration). Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education. This eligibility design matches the stated intention to place administration and delivery of training within a national organization that can serve regulatory agencies broadly rather than functioning primarily as an academic program.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on June 19, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 29, 2015, and an archive date of August 28, 2015. For applicants or stakeholders seeking the full announcement, the FOA references an additional information link to the complete posting in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. The listed point of contact for access issues and grants management questions is Daniel Lukash, Grants Management Specialist, at 240-402-7596 and daniel.lukash@fda.hhs.gov.
FAQs: Expanding Course Offerings for State and Local Regulators in the Integrated Food Safety System (U18) (RFA-FD-15-039)
What is the name and identifier of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Expanding Course Offerings for State and Local Regulators in the Integrated Food Safety System (U18)" and is identified as RFA-FD-15-039.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
What type of award is this?
This is a cooperative agreement grant. Under a cooperative agreement, the FDA expects to have substantial involvement with the recipient in carrying out the work, rather than simply providing funds with minimal interaction.
What is the purpose of the program?
The purpose is to strengthen the national food safety workforce by expanding access to specialized training for non-federal regulators. The program aims for long-term improvement in regulators' knowledge, skills, and abilities so that oversight and enforcement activities become more effective and more uniform across jurisdictions.
Who is the training intended to serve?
The program focuses on non-federal regulators, specifically within state, local, territorial, and tribal regulatory programs.
What is the Integrated Food Safety System (IFSS) concept referenced in the opportunity?
IFSS refers to an approach where federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal partners operate with shared standards, coordinated approaches, and consistent competencies. The training expansion is framed as a way to support that shared, coordinated system.
Which FDA offices administer this program?
The program is administered through the FDA Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA), specifically the Office of Resource Management (ORM) and the Division of Human Resource Development (DHRD).
Is this opportunity competitive, and how many awards are expected?
The FOA is described as a limited competition and is intended to fund a single recipient. The expected number of awards is 1.
What kind of organization is the FDA looking to fund?
The recipient is envisioned as a national association or organization that can act as a hub to administer and deliver training to state, local, territorial, and tribal regulatory programs. The emphasis is on coordination, reach, and the ability to offer training at scale across multiple jurisdictions.
How much funding is available?
Total estimated funding is $1,000,000.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000 and the award floor is $1,000,000. This indicates the FDA anticipated making one award at the full amount.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding category for this opportunity?
The activity aligns with the Food and Nutrition/Health funding category.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.103 (Food and Drug Administration).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. The eligibility information states that nonprofit organizations are eligible as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
What are the key dates for the opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on June 19, 2015. The original closing date and the current closing date are both July 29, 2015. The archive date is August 28, 2015.
Where can applicants find the full announcement?
The FOA references an additional information link to the complete posting in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts.
Who can be contacted for access issues or grants management questions?
The listed point of contact is Daniel Lukash, Grants Management Specialist. Phone: 240-402-7596. Email: daniel.lukash@fda.hhs.gov.
What does "substantial involvement" mean in this context?
Based on the description of a cooperative agreement, it means the FDA expects to actively participate in the project with the recipient during execution, rather than functioning only as a funder.
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