National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) FY 2027 Industry Preparedness Funding Opportunity
APHIS offers up to $40 million for livestock producer and veterinary organizations to strengthen animal disease preparedness and response, with applications due January 7, 2027.
Funder: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Due Dates: January 7, 2027 (Application, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: $500,000–$4,000,000 per cooperative agreement for up to 36 months; up to $40 million total
Summary: Supports industry- and veterinary-led projects strengthening readiness for high-consequence foreign animal disease outbreaks.
Key Information: Lead applicants are limited to eligible producer and veterinary organizations; UEI, active SAM registration, and ezFedGrants accounts are required.
Description
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services, funds projects that prevent or mitigate the introduction and spread of foreign and emerging animal diseases threatening U.S. agriculture. This competitive FY 2027 Industry Preparedness opportunity supports producer and veterinary organizations in strengthening prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery knowledge and capabilities. Funding comes through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the 2018 Farm Bill.
Projects may address communications and education, training and exercises, biosecurity, animal movement and continuity of business, or applied research with practical value during outbreaks. Research examples include depopulation, disposal, decontamination, safe animal movement, vaccines, and diagnostics. APHIS will have substantial involvement in funded cooperative agreements, including project guidance, progress monitoring, and development of performance goals.
