Food and Drug Administration

Description

FDA announces the availability of fiscal year (FY) 2016 funds to support the collection of data on antimicrobial use in animal agriculture. The funded data collection efforts are intended to 1) provide needed information on antimicrobial use practices in various animal production settings (i.e., cattle, swine, and poultry) and 2) provide important information on data collection methodologies to help optimize long-term strategies for collecting and reporting such data. This cooperative agreement will enable the collection of critical information to support the National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria objective to enhance monitoring of antibiotic usage and management practices in food-producing animals. The data obtained will support efforts to: (1) assess the rate of adoption of changes outlined in the FDA’s Guidance for Industry #213; (2) help gauge the success of antibiotic stewardship efforts and guide their continued evolution and optimization; and (3) assess associations between antibiotic use practices and resistance.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses

Contact

Bryce Jones <br/>Grants Management Specialist <br/>Phone 240-402-2111
bryce.jones@fda.hhs.gov