The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services (VS) is announcing the availability of around $6,050,000 in cooperative agreement funding to control and prevent chronic wasting disease (CWD) in farmed cervids.
Donor Name: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/10/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
This funding opportunity is provided to control and prevent CWD in farmed cervids through the development and/or implementation of CWD surveillance, testing, management, and response activities. Proposals can include the use of funds for the indemnification and removal of CWD-affected farmed cervid herds and CWD-exposed cervids as part of an overall CWD management plan in accordance
Priorities
Eligible applicants are encouraged to develop project proposals that directly support at least one of the five funding priorities described below:
- Improve the management of CWD-affected farmed cervid herds.
- Improve the management of CWD-affected farmed cervid premises.
- Conduct novel research on amplification assays and other new test methods in farmed cervids.
- Conduct additional research on, or implement, whole genome predictive genetics in farmed cervids.
- Develop and/or deliver educational outreach materials or programs to farmed cervid stakeholders.
Funding Information
- APHIS VS anticipates awarding around $6,050,000.
- APHIS VS anticipates awarding approximately twenty cooperative agreements; these agreements typically range from $50,000 to $250,000 each.
Performance Period
Up to 12 months
Eligibility Criteria
The following entities are eligible for funding through this opportunity:
- State departments of agriculture
- State animal health agencies
- State departments of wildlife or natural resources
- Federally recognized Native American Tribal government and Native American Tribal organizations or universities representing Federally recognized Native American Tribal governments.
- Research institutes and universities
For more information, visit Grants.gov.