ForecastedFederal grantFOR-FD-25-008

Retail Food Safety Regulatory Association Collaboration CAP

Food and Drug AdministrationNo deadline listed$4,000,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a renewal of an FDA cooperative agreement for one specific kind of applicant: a national nonprofit affiliated with institutions of higher learning whose members are state, local, tribal and territorial retail food safety regulators. If your organization does not match that description, do not apply; for-profit businesses and small businesses are explicitly ineligible. The award is a single $4,000,000 amount with about 5 awards expected, and no cost sharing is required.

Best for
National nonprofits affiliated with institutions of higher learning, Organizations whose members are state, local, tribal and territorial retail food safety regulators, Groups advancing retail food protection practices and related research
Not for
For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietorships, Nonprofits without higher-education affiliation or regulator membership, Retailers and food businesses seeking food safety funding
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, Technical assistance, Operating support, Training
Who can apply
Nonprofits, Colleges and universities
Award range
$4,000,000

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
The facts show awards of $4,000,000, with about 5 awards expected. FDA expects to make roughly five awards at that amount.
Who can apply for this grant?
Competition is limited to national nonprofits affiliated with one or more institutions of higher learning whose membership includes state, local, tribal and territorial regulatory personnel whose primary duties include retail food safety, as permitted by FSMA (21 USC 399). This is a renewal of an existing cooperative agreement with FDA.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, are not eligible. Only qualifying national nonprofits affiliated with higher education institutions may apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes, but only a narrow type: national nonprofits affiliated with one or more institutions of higher learning whose members are state, local, tribal and territorial retail food safety regulators. A nonprofit outside that description cannot apply.

Summary

Renewal of a cooperative agreement for a national nonprofit affiliated with institutions of higher learning whose members are state, local, tribal and territorial retail food safety regulators. Funds collaborative efforts to advance retail food protection practices, conduct related research, and reduce foodborne illness risk factors.

About this grant

The proposed cooperative agreement is a renewal of the existing CAP supporting key stakeholders in retail food safety to coordinate and advance retail food protection in the United States.

The intended outcome of this NOFO is to collaboratively advance retail food safety initiatives to reduce food-borne illness. This cooperative agreement is intended to advance practices in retail food protection, conduct research related to such practices and identify opportunities for collaboration to reduce the occurrence of food-borne illness risk factors.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Competition will be limited to non-profit national organizations affiliated with one or more institutions of higher learning whose membership includes state, local, tribal and territorial regulatory personnel whose primary duties include retail food safety, as explicitly permitted by the grant-making provisions of FSMA (21 USC 399).

These organizations are well situated to assist FDA in leveraging state and local jurisdictions to advance retail food protection and reduce the national burden of foodborne illness and injury.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Food safety
  • Public health
  • Regulatory

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