Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA FD 16 022
Apply for RFA FD 16 022
- The HHS-FDA in the consumer protection, 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 14, 2016 and posted on Mar 14, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 16, 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 $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Implementation of the Animal Feed Regulatory Program Standards (AFRPS) (U18) funding opportunity (RFA-FD-16-022) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by HHS-FDA to strengthen animal feed oversight in the United States by helping state animal feed regulatory programs fully implement and sustain the Animal Feed Regulatory Program Standards. The central goal is to move the country closer to a nationally integrated animal feed safety system, where state and federal partners operate with aligned expectations, consistent practices, and comparable regulatory capacity. In practical terms, the program is designed to make state feed programs more effective and more uniform in how they plan inspections, apply standards, and prioritize the hazards that can lead to unsafe animal feed and, ultimately, foodborne illness.
Funding is aimed specifically at state governments that already maintain an FDA animal feed safety inspection contract, reflecting the emphasis on partnership and shared responsibility between FDA and states. Through the cooperative agreement structure, recipients are expected not only to receive financial support but also to work collaboratively with FDA as they build out the program elements needed to meet AFRPS requirements. Supported activities include developing and implementing the AFRPS standards, establishing and maintaining best practices, improving the overall safety of animal feed, and sharpening regulatory decision-making so inspections and compliance efforts are better targeted to reduce risks in facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold animal feed materials and supplies.
A notable feature of the opportunity is that it also includes funding options connected to laboratory capability, recognizing that strong inspection programs depend on reliable analytical support. Laboratories that support animal feed programs may use this opportunity to pursue accreditation to the international standard ISO/IEC 17025:2005, which is widely used to demonstrate technical competence and quality management in testing laboratories. This component reinforces the broader objective of consistent, credible regulatory work across jurisdictions by improving the quality and comparability of laboratory results that underpin enforcement and public health decisions.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted and created on March 14, 2016, with an application closing date of May 16, 2016. The award ceiling was set at $600,000, and FDA anticipated making about five awards. The funding is listed under CFDA 93.103 and categorized under consumer protection, food and nutrition, and health, aligning the program with public health prevention goals rather than one-time projects. Overall, this grant opportunity is structured to help states build durable regulatory systems and supporting lab infrastructure that together reduce animal feed safety hazards and strengthen the national feed safety framework.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the AFRPS (U18) funding opportunity (RFA-FD-16-022)?
The Implementation of the Animal Feed Regulatory Program Standards (AFRPS) (U18) funding opportunity (RFA-FD-16-022) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by HHS-FDA. It is intended to strengthen animal feed oversight in the United States by helping state animal feed regulatory programs fully implement and sustain the Animal Feed Regulatory Program Standards (AFRPS).
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The central goal is to move the country closer to a nationally integrated animal feed safety system. In that model, state and federal partners operate with aligned expectations, consistent practices, and comparable regulatory capacity to improve animal feed safety and reduce hazards that can contribute to foodborne illness.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding?
Funding is aimed specifically at state governments that already maintain an FDA animal feed safety inspection contract. The opportunity emphasizes partnership and shared responsibility between FDA and states.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this program?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning recipients are expected to work collaboratively with FDA while implementing program elements needed to meet AFRPS requirements. It is not described as a stand-alone, one-time project; it is oriented toward building and sustaining a durable regulatory system.
What activities can the funding support?
Supported activities include developing and implementing the AFRPS standards, establishing and maintaining best practices, improving the overall safety of animal feed, and sharpening regulatory decision-making so inspections and compliance efforts are better targeted to reduce risks in facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold animal feed materials and supplies.
How does this program improve inspection and compliance work in practice?
The program is designed to make state feed programs more effective and more uniform in how they plan inspections, apply standards, and prioritize hazards. The intent is to improve how regulatory programs target inspections and compliance efforts to reduce risk where it matters most.
What kinds of facilities or operations are part of the risk-reduction focus?
The program highlights reducing risks in facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold animal feed materials and supplies. The emphasis is on preventing hazards that could lead to unsafe animal feed.
Does the opportunity include any laboratory-related funding or options?
Yes. A notable feature of the opportunity is that it includes funding options connected to laboratory capability, recognizing that strong inspection programs depend on reliable analytical support.
What laboratory standard is mentioned, and what is it used for?
Laboratories that support animal feed programs may use this opportunity to pursue accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2005. This international standard is widely used to demonstrate technical competence and quality management in testing laboratories.
Why does the opportunity emphasize ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation?
This component supports the broader objective of consistent and credible regulatory work across jurisdictions by improving the quality and comparability of laboratory results that underpin enforcement and public health decisions.
What agency is offering this funding?
The funding opportunity is offered by HHS-FDA (the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration).
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling was set at $600,000.
How many awards did FDA anticipate making?
FDA anticipated making about five awards.
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 14, 2016, and the application closing date was May 16, 2016.
What CFDA number is associated with this funding?
The funding is listed under CFDA 93.103.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under consumer protection, food and nutrition, and health. This aligns the program with public health prevention goals and building lasting regulatory capacity.
What is the broader national outcome this program is trying to achieve?
The broader outcome is a stronger national feed safety framework through more uniform state program performance, aligned state-federal expectations, and improved supporting laboratory infrastructure, all aimed at reducing animal feed safety hazards.
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