USDA-APHIS Funding Opportunities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is continuing to advance animal disease preparedness and response through its Farm Bill animal health programs. APHIS is seeking project proposals, especially those related to protecting the national horse herd, for the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP).  

The agency is also announcing its next round of noncompetitive funding to National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) laboratories and purchases for the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank (NAVVCB). 

The 2018 Farm Bill provided funding for these programs as part of an overall strategy to help prevent animal pests and diseases from entering the United States and reduce the spread and impact of potential disease incursions through advance planning and preparedness.  

APHIS will make available up to $16.5 million in funds to support new NADPRP projects in FY 2025. Projects selected for funding will be awarded in spring 2025.  

APHIS representatives have specifically mentioned to the American Horse Council that they are interested in funding proposals directed at supporting disease preparedness in the horse industry. 

NADPRP helps our nation prevent and respond to high consequence animal pest and disease outbreaks through cooperative or interagency agreements between APHIS and States, universities, livestock producer organizations, Tribal organizations, land-grant universities, and other eligible entities. This program enhances APHIS’ animal health efforts through collaboration with animal health partners throughout the nation.  

APHIS invites stakeholders to submit proposals for the FY 2025 NADPRP funding opportunity. The open period for submitting proposals runs from August 8, 2024 to October 18, 2024.  

Those interested in submitting proposals should visit the APHIS Funding Opportunities or APHIS NADPRP  websites for resources and guidance, including the funding opportunity announcement, application instructions, frequently asked questions, templates, help session webinar information, and more. Applicants can also find information on the ezFedGrants website or the Grants.gov website by searching CFDA number 10.025 or Funding Opportunity Number USDA-APHIS-10025-VSSP0000-25-0001. 

APHIS is offering a webinar to assist eligible entities who are interested in applying for NADPRP funding:  
Information for Applicants: FY 2025 NADPRP Funding Opportunity  
Thursday, August 15 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET    
To participate, join the conference from your computer at: Join ZoomGov Meeting  
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1615624267?pwd=ZUphDfdJ5E43T7p0vOLBXwb4WVGt5N.1&from=addon 
Meeting ID: 161 562 4267 
Passcode: 381331 
Phone number for Audio Only +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose)or +1 646 828 7666 US (New York)