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

August 8, 2025

Up to $1,000,000 per award per year, for up to 5 years; up to 4 awards expected

Supports the development and delivery of high-quality training for regulatory professionals as part of a nationwide Integrated Food Safety System (IFSS).

Only current recipients under RFA-FD-20-024 are eligible to apply.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity, offered by the FDA, aims to advance a nationwide Integrated Food Safety System (IFSS) by supporting the development and delivery of standardized, comprehensive, and accessible training for human and animal food safety regulatory professionals. The program is designed to modernize training approaches, improve regulatory workforce competencies, and ensure consistent and effective regulation across all levels. Activities include creating and delivering both classroom and web-based courses, conducting training needs assessments, developing educational resources, and collaborating with FDA to address knowledge gaps and emerging food safety issues. --- ## Due Dates - Application Deadline: August 8, 2025, 11:59 PM (local time of applicant organization) No late applications will be accepted. --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $1,000,000 per award per year (direct plus indirect costs) - Project period: up to 5 years (total potential funding per award: $5,000,000) - Up to 4 awards anticipated - No cost-sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** Only current recipients under RFA-FD-20-024 are eligible. - **Applicant type:** "Others" as specified; not open to new or foreign organizations. - **Individual eligibility:** Program Director(s)/Principal Investigator(s) must have the skills and resources to carry out the project. - **Other requirements:** One application per institution (unique UEI) is allowed. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically through [Grants.gov Workspace](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360121), [NIH ASSIST](https://public.era.nih.gov/assist/), or an institutional system-to-system solution. - All required registrations (SAM, eRA Commons, Grants.gov) must be active prior to submission. - Follow all instructions in the [How to Apply - Application Guide](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/url_redirect.php?id=82400) and the [full Notice of Funding Opportunity](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-FD-25-016.html). - Applications must address all required components, including a detailed budget for each year and a Data Management and Sharing Plan if applicable. - Only limited appendix materials are allowed. --- ## Additional Information - **Funding Instrument:** Cooperative Agreement (substantial FDA involvement expected). - **Program Goals:** Develop and deliver training for regulatory partners; enhance workforce competencies; address emerging food safety issues; facilitate collaboration with stakeholders. - **Restrictions:** Course participant travel, lodging, per diem, and salary/wages are not allowable costs. - **Reporting:** Annual progress reports (RPPR) and financial statements are required. - **Review:** Applications will be evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an FDA Objective Review Committee. --- ## External Links - [Full Notice of Funding Opportunity (RFA-FD-25-016)](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-FD-25-016.html) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360121) - [How to Apply - Application Guide](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/url_redirect.php?id=82400) - [FDA Office of Training, Education and Development (OTED)](https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/office-training-education-and-development-oted) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Name | Email | |-------------------------------|-------------------|-----------------------------------------| | Scientific/Research Contact | Yaw Osei | [yaw.osei@fda.hhs.gov](mailto:yaw.osei@fda.hhs.gov) | | Financial/Grants Management | Patrick Johnson | [patrick.johnson@fda.hhs.gov](mailto:patrick.johnson@fda.hhs.gov) | | Grants.gov Support | - | [support@grants.gov](mailto:support@grants.gov) | | eRA Commons Support | - | See [eRA Helpdesk](https://www.era.nih.gov/need-help) | ---

FDAs Integrated Food Safety System Training Delivery and Development

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