Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Veterinary Vaccine Delivery (VVDIL)

Background
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Leader with Associates Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Veterinary Vaccine Delivery. Eligibility for this award is restricted to U.S. colleges and universities as defined under Section 296(d) of Title XII of the FAA.

Grant Details
The total estimated program amount for the Leader Award is $20 million, including $13 million in core funding over five years from the Bureau for Resilience, Environment and Food Security (REFS) and up to $7 million for buy-ins to the Leader Award from USAID Missions, Regional Bureaus, and other Offices. Up to $15 million may be issued in the form of Associate Awards. The term 'Grant' is synonymous with 'Cooperative Agreement'; 'Grantee' is synonymous with 'Recipient'; and 'Grant Officer' is synonymous with 'Agreement Officer'.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility for award requires providing all information as required in the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) and meeting eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO.
The Applicant must comply with all applicable unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements detailed in Section D.IV.f.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for Federal Awards will be determined based on the start date and may involve substantial involvement from USAID.
The deadline for questions is May 8, 2024, and the closing date for applications is June 14, 2024.

Grant Value
$20 million total estimated program amount for the Leader Award, including $13 million in core funding over five years and up to $7 million for buy-ins, along with up to $15 million in Associate Awards.