[Food and Drug Administration](https://www.fda.gov/)

Forecasted; estimated post and due dates not yet announced

Up to $4,500,000 per award; approximately 30 awards expected

Supports enhanced surveillance and detection of antibiotic resistance in retail food specimens through the NARMS program.

This is a forecasted opportunity; details and deadlines will be announced on Grants.gov.

--- ## Description This forecasted cooperative agreement from the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine aims to strengthen and expand the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) by supporting projects that enhance antibiotic resistance surveillance in retail food specimens. The program’s primary goal is to protect and promote public health by improving the detection of antibiotic resistance among bacteria in food commodities and expanding the scope and geographic reach of sampling. Funded projects are expected to align with NARMS objectives and contribute to the national action plan to combat antibiotic resistance threats. --- ## Due Dates - This is a **forecasted opportunity**; specific application deadlines have not yet been announced. - Researchers should monitor [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356975) for updates on the official posting and due dates. --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Ceiling:** $4,500,000 per award - **Expected Number of Awards:** Approximately 30 - **Funding Instrument:** Cooperative Agreement - **Cost Sharing/Matching:** Not required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city, or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Federally recognized and other Native American tribal governments/organizations - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - Unrestricted (open to any type of entity listed above) --- ## Application Process - As this is a forecasted opportunity, the application package and detailed instructions are not yet available. - Interested applicants should regularly check the [official Grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356975) for updates, including the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), application forms, and deadlines. - Prepare to demonstrate alignment with NARMS objectives and capacity for robust surveillance and data collection in retail food settings. --- ## Additional Information - The program is designed to expand the scope of NARMS by increasing the number of sampling sites and improving detection methodologies for antibiotic resistance in foodborne bacteria. - Measurable outcomes should align with NARMS objectives and contribute to national public health strategies. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## External Links - [FDA Funder Page](https://www.fda.gov/) - [Official Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356975) - [NARMS Program Information](https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/national-antimicrobial-resistance-monitoring-system) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |--------------|---------|-----------------------------------------|---------------| | Terrin Brown | Grantor | [terrin.brown@fda.hhs.gov](mailto:terrin.brown@fda.hhs.gov) | 240-402-7610 | | FDA General | | [patientaffairs@fda.hhs.gov](mailto:patientaffairs@fda.hhs.gov) | (888)-463-6332 | ---

NARMS Cooperative Agreement Program to Strengthen Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance in Retail Food Specimens

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