This grant is designed to help state labs that test human and animal food improve their testing capabilities. The goal is to support a national food safety system by enhancing labs' abilities to test for harmful substances in food, such as bacteria or chemicals, and to prepare for food-related emergencies.
Who it's for: This grant is primarily for state and local government labs, as well as higher education institutions and tribal organizations that are involved in food testing and safety. If your organization is involved in testing food for safety and quality, you might qualify.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state or local government lab
- Not being a higher education institution
- Not being a tribal organization
- Lack of involvement in food safety testing
- Inability to demonstrate capacity for food defense preparedness
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., government or institutional status)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan up to $1,500,000
- Evidence of current food testing capabilities
- Plan for method development and capacity building
- Registration with the federal grant system
- Previous experience in food safety testing
- Letters of support or collaboration agreements
- Documentation of food defense preparedness plans
Cautions
- Ensure your lab is involved in food testing and safety.
- Make sure you have a clear plan for how the funds will enhance your lab's capabilities.
- Be prepared to demonstrate your lab's current capabilities and future plans.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
This grant is primarily for state and local government labs, as well as higher education institutions and tribal organizations that are involved in food testing and safety. If your organization is involved in testing food for safety and quality, you might qualify.
Overview
This grant is primarily for state and local government labs, as well as higher education institutions and tribal organizations that are involved in food testing and safety. If your organization is involved in testing food for safety and quality, you might qualify.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state or local government lab
- Not being a higher education institution
- Not being a tribal organization
- Lack of involvement in food safety testing
- Inability to demonstrate capacity for food defense preparedness
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to improve lab capabilities for testing food safety, including developing new testing methods and enhancing preparedness for food-related emergencies. This might involve purchasing new equipment, training staff, or conducting research projects.
Expected Awards
75
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Feb 6, 2025
- Deadline
- Jan 11, 2028(577 days)
- Archive Date
- Feb 10, 2028
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a state or local government lab, higher education institution, or tribal organization
- Register with the federal grant system
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather evidence of current food testing capabilities
- Outline a plan for method development and capacity building
- Collect letters of support or collaboration agreements
- Document food defense preparedness plans