Manufactured Foods Flexible Funding Model (MF-FFM)
🏛 Food and Drug Administration (HHS-FDA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for public health institutions, research organizations, and food safety entities seeking to advance manufactured food safety and inspection infrastructure. The FDA's Manufactured Foods Flexible Funding Model supports projects that strengthen food safety systems, improve inspection capacity, develop training programs, and enhance surveillance of manufactured food products. Eligible applicants typically include state and local health agencies, universities, research institutions, and organizations with demonstrated capacity in food safety work. Activities supported include research, capacity building, training, infrastructure improvements, and technical assistance related to manufactured food safety. Geographic scope is nationwide, with funding available for both direct implementation and collaborative regional efforts.
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Program description
The purpose of the NOFO is to advance efforts for a nationally integrated food safety system (IFSS) by supporting Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards (MFRPS), dietary supplement safety and oversight programs, improved state compliance and enforcement infrastructure, and state Food Protection Task Force (FPTF) programs. The MFRPS are intended to ensure that State manufactured food regulatory programs develop and maintain best practices for a high-quality regulatory program. Also, the program standards are intended to enhance food safety by establishing a uniform basis for measuring and improving the performance of manufactured food regulatory programs in the United States.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424 Supplement (Assurances for non-construction)
- Project narrative/description detailing food safety goals and activities
- Detailed budget and budget justification
- Organizational capability statements and resumes of key personnel
- Letters of support from partner agencies or stakeholders
- Work plan with timelines and milestones
- Evaluation plan with measurable outcomes
- DUNS number and SAM registration (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Gordana Zuber Grant Management Specialist
- 📧 gordana.zuber@fda.hhs.gov
- 📞 301-348-1747
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.103 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$121,795,918
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$76,105,626
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$50,217,964
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$47,940,304
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$36,000,000
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$35,573,997
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$35,391,995
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$30,732,300
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$23,332,999
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$21,347,288
Top States by Funding
- AZ 3 awards $131.4M
- MD 7 awards $108.7M
- CA 9 awards $106.5M
- VA 5 awards $96.6M
- PA 10 awards $77.4M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.103). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2016 | $170,482,435 | |
| 2017 est. | $208,900,832 | |
| 2018 | $173,077,408 | |
| 2019 | $198,507,896 | |
| 2020 | $212,448,590 | |
| 2021 | $218,918,739 | |
| 2022 est. | $255,910,458 | |
| 2023 est. | $246,894,600 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for the Manufactured Foods Flexible Funding Model grant?
Typically state and local health departments, public health agencies, research institutions, universities, and food safety organizations with relevant expertise. Some programs may also accept nonprofit organizations and food industry associations focused on food safety improvements.
What types of activities does this grant support?
Common activities include food safety research, inspection capacity building, training and workforce development, surveillance system improvements, laboratory enhancements, and technical assistance programs related to manufactured foods.
What is the typical funding range for this grant?
While specific amounts vary by funding cycle, FDA food safety grants typically range from $50,000 to $500,000+ depending on project scope and funding availability. Check current CFDA guidance for exact annual amounts.
How competitive is this grant?
This is a moderately competitive federal grant. Success requires demonstrated expertise in food safety, clear alignment with FDA priorities, strong organizational capacity, and a well-developed work plan with measurable outcomes.
When is the application deadline?
Deadline information was not specified for this funding cycle. Check Grants.gov, the FDA website, or contact FDA directly for current deadline dates and application windows.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly articulate how your project addresses current FDA priorities in food safety, such as preventive controls, traceability, or risk assessment for manufactured foods.
- Demonstrate organizational capacity through past experience with food safety work, relevant staff expertise, and established partnerships with state/local health agencies or industry stakeholders.
- Develop a detailed budget narrative that explains how funds will directly improve food safety outcomes, inspection efficiency, or workforce capabilities in manufactured food sectors.
- Include measurable outcomes and evaluation plans that track progress on food safety metrics (e.g., inspection frequency improvements, training participant numbers, research findings).
- Engage early with FDA program officers to understand current funding priorities and ensure your project aligns with agency strategic goals and available resources.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications often fail because they lack clear connection to FDA's current food safety priorities or fail to demonstrate organizational capacity to execute food safety work. Common rejections also occur when applicants propose activities that duplicate existing FDA efforts rather than complementing them, or when budgets lack sufficient detail showing how funds translate to concrete food safety improvements.
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