Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS)
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This grant provides funding to help control and prevent Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in both farmed and wild deer, elk, and other cervids. The USDA is offering about $12 million for various projects, including surveillance, testing, and management activities. Some funds are specifically set aside for Tribal Nations and for emergency situations in farmed cervids.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations involved in managing cervid populations, such as state governments, federally recognized Tribal governments, public and private institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities. It's particularly relevant for those who can implement disease control strategies for deer and similar animals.
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Eligible applicants include state governments, federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, public and state institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities. These groups are involved in agriculture and wildlife management, particularly in managing cervid populations.
This grant is for organizations involved in managing cervid populations, such as state governments, federally recognized Tribal governments, public and private institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities. It's particularly relevant for those who can implement disease control strategies for deer and similar animals.
Funds can be used for developing and implementing CWD surveillance, testing, management, and response activities. This includes removing CWD-affected or exposed farmed cervid herds and developing strategies to prevent or control CWD in wild cervids.
Total Program Funding
$12,050,000
Expected Awards
55
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Award Range
$10,000 - $250,000
Deadline
Jun 15, 2026
Total Program Funding
$12,050,000
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