About this grant
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), and solicits Research Project (R01) grant applications from institutions or organizations that propose to develop or support the development of designated new animal drugs intended for minor uses in major species or for use in minor species (MUMS). The FDA is authorized to provide grants to assist in defraying the costs of qualified safety and effectiveness testing that could be used to satisfy the requirements for FDA approval of MUMS-designated drugs. Only entities developing drugs for veterinary use or parties working as research partners with such entities are eligible for grants. The organization (or applicant) seeking approval of the new animal drug under investigation must have opened an Investigational New Animal Drug (INAD) file with FDA/CVM and must hold a minor use or minor species "designation" granted by FDA/CVM's Office of Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Drug Development (OMUMS) for that drug for a specified intended use, in accordance with the provisions of section 573 of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360ccc-2) and 21 CFR part 516. FDA/CVM's Office of New Animal Drug Evaluation (ONADE) must have reviewed and concurred with the proposed study protocol before an applicant can submit a grant application.
Who can apply
What it funds
How to apply
Read the full announcement on Grants.gov before you start. Federal applications are submitted through Grants.gov (or the agency's own system) and require a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. Contact: Terrin Brown Grantor · terrin.brown@fda.hhs.gov · (240) 402-7610
What are the odds for a first-time applicant?
A realistic target for an established nonprofit. 16% of awards go to first-time applicants and nonprofits win 20%. Based on 388 new awards in FY2023–25. The median award is $549,857. Expect about 70 days between posting and deadline.
Who can apply for Minor Use Minor Species Development of Drugs (R01)?
Eligible applicants: City or township governments; 501(c)(3) nonprofits; Private colleges & universities; Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status; Special district governments; Unrestricted (open to anyone); Federally recognized tribal governments; Independent school districts; For-profit organizations; Native American tribal organizations; Public & state-controlled colleges; Public & Indian housing authorities; Small businesses; County governments; State governments.
When is the deadline?
The funder has forecast this opportunity but hasn't announced a deadline yet. Sign up for a reminder and we'll email you when it opens.
How much funding is available?
Individual awards: Up to $250K. Expected number of awards: 6.
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