Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care

 

To protect U.S. agriculture from economically injurious plant and animal diseases and pests, ensure the safety and potency of veterinary biologic, and ensure the humane treatment of animals.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
10.025
Federal Agency/Office
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants; Z - Salaries and Expenses
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2016 Selected examples of progress: Brucellosis class free status States - 50 States and 3 Territories; Tuberculosis - number of States/Territories recognized as TB free - 48 States, 2 Territories Selected examples of progress: Brucellosis class free status States - 50 States and 3 Territories; Tuberculosis - number of States/Territories recognized as TB free - 49 States, 2 Territories
Fiscal Year 2017 Selected examples of progress: Brucellosis class free status States - 50 States and 3 Territories; Tuberculosis - number of States/Territories recognized as TB free - 49 States, 2 Territories
Fiscal Year 2018 Selected examples of progress: Brucellosis class free status States - 50 States and 3 Territories; Tuberculosis - number of States/Territories recognized as TB free - 49 States, 2 Territories
Fiscal Year 2019 Selected examples of progress: Brucellosis class free status States - 50 States and 3 Territories; Tuberculosis - number of States/Territories recognized as TB free - 49 States, 2 Territories
Fiscal Year 2020 Selected examples of progress: Brucellosis class free status States - 50 States and 3 Territories; Tuberculosis - number of States/Territories recognized as TB free - 49 States, 2 Territories
Fiscal Year 2021 Selected examples of progress: Brucellosis class free status States - 50 States and 3 Territories; Tuberculosis - number of States/Territories recognized as TB free - 49 States, 2 Territories
Fiscal Year 2022 Selected examples of progress: Brucellosis class free status States - 50 States and 3 Territories; Tuberculosis - number of States/Territories recognized as TB free - 49 States, 2 Territories
Fiscal Year 2023 Selected examples of progress: Brucellosis class free status States - 50 States and 3 Territories; Tuberculosis - number of States/Territories recognized as TB free - 49 States, 2 Territories
Fiscal Year 2024 Selected examples of progress: Brucellosis class free status States - 50 States and 3 Territories; Tuberculosis - number of States/Territories recognized as TB free - 49 States, 2 Territories
Authorization
Plant Protection Act, Public Law 106-224, 7 U.S.C. 7701-7772
Animal Welfare Act, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131-2155
Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, Public Law 107-171, E U.S.C. 10401-10418
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Foreign, State, local, and U.S. Territorial government agencies, nonprofit institutions of higher education, and nonprofit associations or organizations requiring Federal support to eradicate, control, or assess the status of injurious plant and animal diseases and pests that are a threat to regional or national agriculture and conduct related demonstration projects.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Farmers, ranchers, agriculture producers, State, local, U.S. Territorial government agencies, public and private institutions and organizations benefit from Federal assistance to eradicate or control injurious plant and animal diseases and pests that are a threat to regional or national agriculture.
Credentials/Documentation
Curriculum vitae for principal investigator, except for State, local, and Territorial government cooperators.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. N/A
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Comply with E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs," and submit a completed Standard Form 424 "Application for Federal Assistance (Non-construction)" and project proposal (work plan), financial plan, curriculum vitae, and other required certifications to the appropriate APHIS area, regional, or Headquarters Office. See Regional and Local Office Address Listing.
Award Procedure
Applications are approved by the Administrator or Authorized Departmental Officers (ADOs) upon determination that the project will contribute toward accomplishment of the Agency's overall mission and meet any established project evaluation/selection criteria.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 60 to 120 days.
Appeals
None
Renewals
Based on program needs and availability of annual funding.
How are proposals selected?
Not applicable.
How may assistance be used?
Conduct surveys, inspections to detect and appraise infestations, eradication and control activities, and carry out regulatory actions to prevent interstate spread of infestations and diseases.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Performance progress reports prescribed by 2 CFR Part 200
Auditing
N/A
Records
Instruction provided in the Notice of Award. Grantees are expected to maintain separate records for each grant to ensure that funds are used for the purpose for which the grant was made. Records are subject to inspection during the life of the grant and for three years thereafter.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Up to 1 year from the date of award. Funds are made available as required to cover expenditures. Funds are provided to recipients when requests for advance or reimbursement are received and approved by the Agency.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
Consult Appendix IV of the Catalog for addresses of regional offices of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Headquarters Office
Eileen M. Berke,
4700 River Road, Unit 55
Riverdale, MD 20737 US
eileen.m.berke@aphis.usda.gov
Phone: (301) 851-2856
Website Address
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-1600-0-1-352
Obligations
(Salaries and Expenses) FY 22$376,593,376.00; FY 23 est $412,198,963.00; FY 24 est $389,019,331.00; - There is an increase in cooperative agreement spending due to the American Rescue Plan Act funding. The increase in the grants spending is due to the congressionally directed funding received in 2023.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable/available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards", 2 CFR Part 200; Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension" 2 CFR 417; "Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace", 2 CFR Part 421; "New Restrictions on Lobbying", 2 CFR Part 418; and Office of Management and Budget regulations governing "Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the Public", 5 CFR 1320
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.