The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced it will provide up to $500,000 to support Native American tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal colleges with animal disease prevention, preparedness, and response projects. Through the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP), the funding will help selected tribal projects enhance animal health and biosecurity by summer 2025.
Funding Priorities
The USDA is focusing this funding on tribal projects that will advance preparedness for animal disease outbreaks in several areas:
- Developing and improving animal disease outbreak response strategies
- Strengthening biosecurity measures for livestock and poultry
- Expanding depopulation, carcass disposal, and decontamination capabilities
- Enhancing animal movement tracking and traceability during outbreaks
- Providing education, training, and outreach on disease prevention and response
How to Apply
Tribal applicants can submit their proposals between October 23, 2024, and January 24, 2025. To access application resources like templates and FAQs, applicants can visit the APHIS NADPRP or APHIS Funding Opportunities websites. Applications are also available on ezFedGrants and Grants.gov (CFDA number 10.025, Funding Opportunity Number USDA-APHIS-10025-VSSP0000-25-0002).
Webinars for Applicant Support
APHIS will offer two informational webinars to assist potential applicants:
- Wednesday, November 6 at 1:00 PM EDT
- Wednesday, December 4 at 1:00 PM EDT
Webinar Details:
Meeting ID: 160 998 4715 | Passcode: qbC8om6QS
This funding represents the third consecutive year that APHIS has dedicated NADPRP resources to tribal initiatives, reinforcing USDA’s commitment to animal disease preparedness through the Farm Bill’s animal health programs.
