Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA FD 15 021
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- The Food Drug Administration in the food and nutrition health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Implementation of the Animal Feed Regulatory Program Standards (AFRPS) (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 May 11, 2015 and posted on May 11, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 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 $12,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 24 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity "Implementation of the Animal Feed Regulatory Program Standards (AFRPS) (U18)" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-FD-15-021) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen and unify animal feed safety oversight across the United States. The central aim is to move the country closer to a nationally integrated feed safety system by helping state feed regulatory programs achieve and then sustain full implementation of the Animal Feed Regulatory Program Standards (AFRPS). These standards function as a structured framework for how state programs should build, manage, document, and continuously improve their feed regulatory activities so they are consistent, risk-based, and effective.
Funding is intended for state feed regulatory programs that already maintain an FDA feed safety inspection contract. In practical terms, the cooperative agreement is designed to help states develop and implement AFRPS elements, establish and maintain best practices, and strengthen the way they plan and target inspections and other regulatory work. The underlying public health purpose is to reduce foodborne illness linked to feed safety hazards by improving oversight of facilities involved in manufacturing, processing, packing, or holding animal feed materials and supplies. Rather than being a one-time project, the focus is on building durable program capacity, including procedures, training, quality management practices, and other foundational components that support consistent enforcement and improved prevention.
A notable feature of this opportunity is that it also provides funding options connected to laboratories that support state animal feed programs. Specifically, it includes support for labs pursuing accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025:2005, an international standard that sets requirements for laboratory competence and quality management. This lab component aligns with the broader goal of creating more reliable, standardized testing and analytical capabilities that can underpin regulatory decisions and strengthen confidence in inspection and compliance outcomes.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on May 11, 2015, with an application closing date of July 15, 2015, and it was archived on August 14, 2015. FDA anticipated making about 24 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $12.6 million and an award ceiling of $750,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility was limited to state governments, consistent with the program goal of building state regulatory capacity in coordination with FDA. The activity category is listed under Food and Nutrition / Health, and the related CFDA listing is 93.103 (Food and Drug Administration).
Because this is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, recipients should generally expect substantial federal involvement, meaning FDA typically works closely with awardees on implementation, progress, and alignment with national goals for feed safety. For access issues or official questions, the listed grants management contact for this announcement was Daniel Lukash, Grants Management Specialist (240-402-7596, daniel.lukash@fda.hhs.gov), and the full announcement was available through the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts link referenced in the posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the purpose of the "Implementation of the Animal Feed Regulatory Program Standards (AFRPS) (U18)" opportunity?
This funding opportunity supports state feed regulatory programs in achieving and sustaining full implementation of the Animal Feed Regulatory Program Standards (AFRPS). The overall goal is to strengthen and unify animal feed safety oversight across the United States and move closer to a nationally integrated feed safety system.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-FD-15-021.
Who is the sponsoring federal agency?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
What type of funding mechanism is this?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement (U18), not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, recipients should generally expect substantial federal involvement. In practice, that means FDA typically works closely with awardees on implementation, progress, and alignment with national goals for feed safety.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments.
Are there any program prerequisites to be eligible?
Yes. Funding is intended for state feed regulatory programs that already maintain an FDA feed safety inspection contract.
What kinds of activities does the award support for state feed regulatory programs?
The cooperative agreement is designed to help states develop and implement AFRPS elements, establish and maintain best practices, and strengthen how they plan and target inspections and other regulatory work. It emphasizes building durable program capacity, including procedures, training, quality management practices, and other foundational components.
What is AFRPS in practical terms?
AFRPS is a structured framework for how state programs should build, manage, document, and continuously improve feed regulatory activities so they are consistent, risk-based, and effective.
What public health problem is this opportunity trying to address?
The underlying public health purpose is to reduce foodborne illness linked to feed safety hazards by improving oversight of facilities involved in manufacturing, processing, packing, or holding animal feed materials and supplies.
Is this funding intended for a one-time project or for longer-term capacity building?
The focus is not a one-time project. It is aimed at building durable program capacity that supports consistent enforcement and improved prevention over time.
Does the opportunity include anything related to laboratories?
Yes. The opportunity includes funding options connected to laboratories that support state animal feed programs.
What laboratory standard is specifically referenced?
The announcement specifically references ISO/IEC 17025:2005, an international standard that sets requirements for laboratory competence and quality management.
How does the laboratory component support the overall goal of the program?
The lab component aligns with the broader goal of creating more reliable, standardized testing and analytical capabilities that can support regulatory decisions and strengthen confidence in inspection and compliance outcomes.
How many awards did FDA anticipate making?
FDA anticipated making about 24 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $12.6 million.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $750,000.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 11, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was July 15, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 14, 2015.
What is the activity category associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is listed under Food and Nutrition / Health.
What CFDA listing is associated with this program?
The related CFDA listing is 93.103 (Food and Drug Administration).
Where was the full announcement made available?
The full announcement was available through the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts link referenced in the posting.
Who was the grants management contact listed for this announcement?
The listed grants management contact was Daniel Lukash, Grants Management Specialist.
How can someone contact the grants management specialist for official questions?
Daniel Lukash could be reached by phone at 240-402-7596 or by email at daniel.lukash@fda.hhs.gov.
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