Friday, June 6, 2025
6/6/2025
FDA Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building of Ohio ADDL to support rapid testing for COVID-19 - This proposal from the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is in response to Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) PAR-18-604 from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN). This proposal from ODA’s Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) addresses the following key project area: 1. Purchase of equipment to build testing capacity of SARS-CoV-2. a. We are requesting funds to support the purchase of a real-time PCR platform budge for SARS-CoV-2 testing of diagnostic samples submitted to the Ohio ADDL. Additionally, participation in additional projects such as method development and/or method validation/improvement and matrix extension work as determined by the VPO may be included in the capacity-building funds. This proposal will increase the capacity of our laboratory to conduct SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic testing for high-throughput sample processing capability and data analysis by maintaining redundancy in testing equipment to reduce any delays in testing due to equipment malfunctions or needed repairs.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).