Description
The National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) is a funding opportunity provided by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to support high-value projects that help prevent the introduction and spread of foreign and emerging animal diseases that threaten U.S. agriculture. The program is seeking proposals for projects that will advance capabilities and capacities related to rapid large-scale animal depopulation and carcass disposal in a high-consequence animal disease outbreak, or enhance U.S. livestock biosecurity. Eligible applicants include State departments of agriculture, offices of the chief animal health official of a State, land-grant universities, and other entities. The program will award up to $15 million in funds, with a target of $10 million in funds to NADPRP.
• The program aims to support projects that address significant known gaps or problems in animal disease preparedness and response.
• The program prioritizes projects that align with and support published standards, regulations, and best management practices.
• The program encourages applicants to develop proposals that build on existing techniques or enhance science-based innovation.
• The program seeks to advance outreach and education to agriculture sector response partners at all levels.
• The program aims to address the needs of high-risk, underserved, non-traditional, niche, or hard-to-reach audiences.