Animal Health and Disease Research
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The purpose of this funding is to increase animal health and disease research activities at accredited public or private veterinary schools or colleges, or state agricultural experiment stations conducting animal health and disease research.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
- Nonprofit Organization
This program is open to eligible accredited school, college of veterinary medicine, or State agricultural experiment station that conducts animal health and disease research in accordance with NARETPA section 1433(c) (7 U.S.C. 3195). The annual NOFO includes a list of eligible institutions. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided the subcontracts are necessary for the conduct of the project. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may have been reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Within the limit of funds available for such purpose, the NIFA awarding official shall make grants to those responsible, eligible applicants
After the award is finalized, a formal notification in the form of a Notice of Award (NoA), signed by the Authorized Departmental Officer, will be provided to the applicant organization for successful applications. The NoA is the authorizing document and will be sent via email to the recipient's Authorized Representative.
The NoA will provide pertinent instructions and information including, at a minimum, the information described in 2 CFR 200.211 (see NIFA’s Terms and Conditions).
Funds will be released on a quarterly basis to the institutions.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The purpose of this funding is to increase animal health and disease research activities at accredited public or private veterinary schools or colleges, or state agricultural experiment stations conducting animal health and disease research activities designed to do the following: 1. Meet expenses of conducting animal health and disease research, publishing, and disseminating the results of such research and contributing to the retirement of employees, subject to the provisions of the Act of March 4, 1940 (54 Stat. 39–40, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 331); 2. For administrative planning and direction; and 3. Purchase of equipment and supplies necessary for conducting such research.
Mission Categories
Primary: Research and Development
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds for the Capacity and Infrastructure Program Part (a) of the Continuing Animal Health and Disease, Food Security, and Stewardship Research, Education and Extension Program (aka Animal Health and Disease Research or AHDR) may be used to assist all states in carrying out program of research activities designed to do the following: 1.) Meet expenses of conducting animal health and disease research, publishing, and disseminating the results of such research and contributing to the retirement of employees, subject to the provisions of the Act of March 4, 1940 (54 Stat. 39–40, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 331); 2.) For administrative planning and direction; and 3.) To purchase of equipment and supplies necessary for conducting such research.
Required Documentation
Applicants (unless excepted under 2 CFR § 25.110(b) or (c), or has an exception approved by the Federal awarding agency under 2 CFR § 25.110(d)) must (1): Have an active SAM registration prior to applying; (2) Provide a valid Unique Entity Identifier number in its application; and (3) Continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an application under consideration or an active federal award. Applicants must furnish the information required in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Successful applicants recommended for funding must furnish the information and assurances requested during the award documentation process.
Matching Requirements
Matching is required for total State award amounts exceeding $100,000. A one-to-one match (100%) is required on the funding above the $100,000 threshold. Total State awards under $100,000 do not have a matching requirement. See the annual RFA for more information on matching requirements.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements