Conformance with the Egg Regulatory Program Standards
🏛 Food and Drug Administration (HHS-FDA)
✓ Free, no account · Source: Grants.gov · Last verified Oct 20, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for entities responsible for implementing and maintaining compliance with FDA egg regulatory standards. It supports organizations and government agencies working to ensure safe egg production, handling, storage, and distribution according to federal food safety standards. The program is designed for state and local health departments, egg producers, processors, and food service establishments that need technical assistance and resources to meet the FDA's Egg Safety Regulation requirements. Geographic scope includes all U.S. states and territories. Supported activities include conformance assessment, regulatory compliance training, facility inspections, and implementation of food safety protocols related to egg production and sales.
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Program description
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to advance efforts for a nationally integrated food regulatory system by assisting state egg regulatory programs to achieve and maintain full conformance with the Egg Regulatory Program Standards (ERPS). The ERPS Cooperative Agreement will provide funding for state egg regulatory programs to:
1. Develop a plan to fully implement the Standards (ERPS) within five years of first receiving funding.
2. Enhance egg regulatory programs to advance public health.
3. Share egg regulatory inspection, compliance and enforcement, and laboratory information and data between states and the FDA.
4. Improve the leveraging of state regulatory resources and direct regulatory activities to reduce egg-related illness, attributed to shell egg hazards in facilities that produce, process, pack, hold or transport shell eggs and materials/supplies.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424 Supplement (if required by this specific program)
- Project narrative describing conformance activities and compliance strategy
- Detailed budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation (staff qualifications, facility descriptions, existing compliance infrastructure)
- Letters of commitment or partnership agreements from collaborating agencies
- Compliance assessment or audit results demonstrating current status and gaps
- Logic model or results framework showing how activities lead to regulatory conformance
Program contact
- 👤 Danielle Head
- 📧 Danielle.Head@fda.hhs.gov
- 📞 301-796-2984
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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$137,050,554
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$76,105,626
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$53,144,194
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$52,672,417
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$38,251,997
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$36,000,000
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$35,391,995
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$32,562,281
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$30,732,300
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$25,132,999
Top States by Funding
- AZ 4 awards $149.9M
- CA 9 awards $114.6M
- MD 7 awards $112.8M
- VA 7 awards $104.5M
- PA 11 awards $86.3M
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 this grant?
Eligible applicants typically include state and local health departments, regulatory agencies, and food safety organizations responsible for implementing egg safety standards. Some programs may extend to certain food producers and handlers who can demonstrate a need for compliance assistance.
What types of activities does this grant support?
The grant supports activities that help organizations meet FDA Egg Regulatory Program standards, including facility inspections, compliance assessments, staff training, implementation of safety protocols, and technical assistance related to egg safety regulations.
Is there a deadline for applications?
The specific deadline date has not been specified. Applicants should contact the FDA or check Grants.gov regularly for announcement of application deadlines and open periods.
How competitive is this grant?
Federal food safety compliance grants are moderately competitive. Successful applications typically demonstrate clear regulatory need, existing infrastructure for implementation, and a detailed plan for achieving and maintaining conformance with egg safety standards.
What is the typical funding range?
Funding amounts vary based on the scope of work and organization type. Applicants should consult the formal grant announcement when released for specific funding caps and requirements.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly document your organization's current compliance status and any identified gaps with FDA egg regulatory standards. Assessments and audit results strengthen your case for funding.
- Develop a detailed implementation timeline that demonstrates how you will achieve and maintain conformance, including staff training, facility upgrades, and monitoring systems.
- Emphasize partnerships with other agencies or stakeholders. Collaborative approaches to food safety compliance are highly valued and strengthen competitiveness.
- Include specific, measurable outcomes and metrics for success, such as number of facilities inspected, percentage of compliance achieved, or staff trained on egg safety protocols.
- Address cost-effectiveness in your budget narrative. Show how federal funding will be leveraged alongside existing resources to maximize impact on egg safety compliance across your jurisdiction or operations.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications often fail because they lack a clear assessment of current compliance gaps or present vague implementation plans. Reviewers want to see specific, achievable milestones with realistic timelines. Another common issue is underestimating the importance of staff expertise—clearly demonstrate that your team has the technical knowledge to carry out egg safety compliance work. Finally, weak partnerships or failure to show collaboration with relevant food safety agencies can hurt competitiveness in federal food safety programs.
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