The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is today launching the new National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) Projects Dashboard.
The new dashboard can be found here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/funding/nadprp
APHIS created this dashboard in response to feedback we heard from stakeholders that they wanted a more efficient way to learn about NADPRP projects. It will also provide accountability and transparency regarding program spending. This new dashboard makes it easy for stakeholders to search for and read about NADPRP projects and then apply the knowledge gained and lessons learned to their own situations. Previously, animal health stakeholders learned about NADPRP-funded projects mostly through word-of-mouth.
APHIS also hopes that the dashboard will encourage communication and idea-sharing among stakeholders with similar interests and foster new ideas for projects that can further advance the nation’s abilities to prevent and prepare for animal disease outbreaks. Sharing NADPRP project information may help potential applicants develop new project ideas that extend or build on what’s been successful.
Congress established the NADPRP in the 2018 Farm Bill. The program allows APHIS to partner with states, Tribes, producer organizations, universities, and others to carry out projects that enhance local, regional, and national capabilities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to animal disease outbreaks. This work is vital to a strong U.S. safeguarding system, a secure food supply, and the continued health of America’s animals. Since 2019, APHIS has provided over $54 million to support nearly 260 projects.
Preventing and preparing for animal disease outbreaks requires an enormous range of expertise and preparedness activities. Since 2020, hundreds of animal health partners have used NADPRP funds to develop effective and innovative approaches to help prevent and prepare for animal disease outbreaks at local, state, regional, and national levels.
We welcome you to provide feedback on the dashboard by emailing vs.nadprp@usda.gov.
Reminder about Upcoming NADPRP deadlines
- APHIS reminds stakeholders to apply for funding through the FY 2025 NADPRP Funding Opportunity by October 18, 2024. APHIS is making up to $16.5M available this year, and states, Tribes, universities, livestock producer organizations, veterinary organizations, and others are eligible to apply.
- APHIS also plans to announce the FY 2025 NADPRP Tribal Funding Opportunity later in October. APHIS will make up to $500,000 available, and Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Tribal Colleges and Universities may apply.
[Source: APHIS 23 September 2024]