Advancing the National Swine Health Strategy Through Targeted Disease Elimination and Prevention
Advancing the National Swine Health Strategy Through Targeted Disease Elimination and Prevention supports researchers studying swine disease elimination and prevention to improve the health of the U.S. herd.
Funder: National Pork Board
Due Dates: December 10, 2026 (Next proposal review) | Anytime (Proposal submission)
Funding Amounts: $1 million total across multiple projects; proposal budgets must not exceed $1 million
Summary: Supports research to reduce domestic swine disease impacts and prevent foreign animal disease incursions in the U.S. herd.
Key Information: Proposals must explicitly identify and directly address National Swine Health Strategy research priorities and knowledge gaps.
Description
The National Pork Board funds research advancing the National Swine Health Strategy, a producer-led initiative to improve the health of the U.S. swine herd. Its priorities were developed through an industry-wide survey and an advisory group of producer leaders. The Swine Disease Research Task Force, comprising producers, veterinarians and subject matter experts, identifies knowledge gaps and directs funding toward research addressing those priorities.
This RFP focuses on PRRSV and PEDV elimination, reducing pathogen spread, and foreign animal disease prevention and preparedness. It seeks scientifically rigorous work with practical benefits for pork producers, including disease management, diagnostics, vaccines, manure handling, transport sanitation, biosecurity compliance, traceability, surveillance and response tools. Proposals may address one priority or several when the study design effectively supports multiple objectives.
