Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA FD 20 026
The Cooperative Agreement for Data Collection on Antimicrobial Use in Dogs and Cats (UO1) is an FDA funding opportunity (RFA FD 20 026) released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, to support projects that gather real-world data on how antimicrobials are used in companion animals, specifically dogs and cats. The program is framed as a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 93.103 within the broad activity area of agriculture, consumer protection, and food and nutrition. Clinical trials are not allowed, which signals that the FDA is looking for observational data collection and practical surveillance-style approaches rather than interventional studies that assign treatments.
The central purpose of the opportunity is twofold. First, it aims to generate badly needed baseline and ongoing information about antimicrobial use practices in veterinary companion animal settings, including what drugs are used, under what circumstances, and how prescribing and administration decisions are made in everyday practice. Second, it aims to improve the science and logistics of data collection itself by producing lessons learned on methodologies, such as how to reliably capture antimicrobial use information from veterinary clinics, hospitals, practice management software, pharmacy records, or other sources. In other words, the program is not only about the numbers and patterns of use, but also about figuring out the best long-term, scalable ways to collect and report those numbers in a consistent and useful format.
A major policy driver behind the award is antimicrobial stewardship. The FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine wants stronger monitoring of antimicrobial use and management practices in companion animals so the veterinary sector can better support stewardship goals, such as using antibiotics only when clinically appropriate, selecting appropriate drugs and durations, and reducing unnecessary exposure that can contribute to resistance. The data generated through funded projects is intended to support analyses that may help assess potential associations between antimicrobial use practices and antimicrobial resistance, recognizing that understanding use patterns is a key prerequisite for evaluating how resistance emerges and spreads in animal populations and, potentially, across broader ecosystems.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity was created on February 3, 2020, with an original application closing date of May 2, 2020. The expected number of awards was four, and the award ceiling was $200,000. The cooperative agreement mechanism indicates substantial federal involvement compared to a standard grant, meaning awardees should anticipate closer coordination with FDA program staff on project goals, milestones, data elements, reporting formats, and dissemination of results. Eligibility is listed as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which typically implies that applicants may include entities beyond traditional academic institutions, potentially such as non-profits, professional associations, veterinary networks, or organizations capable of aggregating veterinary antimicrobial use data, though the precise eligibility boundaries are defined in the full announcement.
Overall, this funding opportunity is designed to strengthen the national evidence base on antibiotic use in dogs and cats while simultaneously testing and refining practical approaches for collecting that evidence over the long term. The expected outcome is not a clinical efficacy finding, but a clearer, more standardized picture of antimicrobial use in companion animal practice and a stronger foundation for stewardship programs and future resistance-related assessments.Apply for RFA FD 20 026
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration in the agriculture, consumer protection, food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Agreement for Data Collection on Antimicrobial Use in Dogs and Cats (UO1) Clinical Trials Not Allowed" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.103.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 03, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 02, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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