C06OD032048
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Modification and Renovation of Vivarium for the Advancement of Institutional Biomedical Research
The proposed project will renovate North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's (NCA&T) 38-year-old vivarium for use as a core research facility serving the university community and the Piedmont Triad region in central NC. This renovation is critically needed to address the vivarium's structural and design issues that make it challenging to meet the needs of biomedical researchers, a group whose numbers are increasing at our institution.
The requested funding will help drive this increase in biomedical research, breaking the catch-22 predicament that limits faculty submission of federal grant proposals for research with animal subjects and constrains further expansion of our institution's biomedical research enterprise. As a result of the vivarium's outdated status, our researchers are using other facilities or changing their research agendas to alternative models.
To reverse this trend and align with the university's strategic plan and stated intent to attain R1 status, the project goals are to:
1. Renovate and redesign the existing vivarium to provide a modern environmentally-controlled unit, with noise reduction and an efficient cage washing facility and traffic pattern.
2. Create a near barrier facility with fixed exhaust ventilated cages and biological safety cabinets.
The long-term impact of the proposed renovation will enable the expansion of biomedical, life science, and agricultural research at NCA&T and the Piedmont Triad region, which is home to a growing number of companies in the biosciences, pharma, and healthcare. It will also increase the advancement of undergraduate, doctoral, and post-doctoral research training to increase regional, statewide, and national diversity within biomedical sciences and careers.
Renovation of the vivarium will enhance research programs across the institution by providing the resources needed to conduct biomedical research projects on campus in a core research animal facility, versus seeking animal housing and ancillary support at other facilities. The renovated facility will also support increased research productivity by encouraging faculty to seek targeted external funding to grow their biomedical research portfolios incorporating animal models and by promoting recruitment of new research faculty with biomedical research interests.
Additionally, the project will help us accomplish our long-term goal of achieving AAALAC accreditation. Per the four criteria at U.S.C. 42 Section 283K(C)(2), NCA&T declares its status as an Institution of Emerging Excellence (IEE). The renovated vivarium will help NCA&T elevate its status from an NIH-designated IEE to a research-intensive institution.
The proposed project will renovate North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's (NCA&T) 38-year-old vivarium for use as a core research facility serving the university community and the Piedmont Triad region in central NC. This renovation is critically needed to address the vivarium's structural and design issues that make it challenging to meet the needs of biomedical researchers, a group whose numbers are increasing at our institution.
The requested funding will help drive this increase in biomedical research, breaking the catch-22 predicament that limits faculty submission of federal grant proposals for research with animal subjects and constrains further expansion of our institution's biomedical research enterprise. As a result of the vivarium's outdated status, our researchers are using other facilities or changing their research agendas to alternative models.
To reverse this trend and align with the university's strategic plan and stated intent to attain R1 status, the project goals are to:
1. Renovate and redesign the existing vivarium to provide a modern environmentally-controlled unit, with noise reduction and an efficient cage washing facility and traffic pattern.
2. Create a near barrier facility with fixed exhaust ventilated cages and biological safety cabinets.
The long-term impact of the proposed renovation will enable the expansion of biomedical, life science, and agricultural research at NCA&T and the Piedmont Triad region, which is home to a growing number of companies in the biosciences, pharma, and healthcare. It will also increase the advancement of undergraduate, doctoral, and post-doctoral research training to increase regional, statewide, and national diversity within biomedical sciences and careers.
Renovation of the vivarium will enhance research programs across the institution by providing the resources needed to conduct biomedical research projects on campus in a core research animal facility, versus seeking animal housing and ancillary support at other facilities. The renovated facility will also support increased research productivity by encouraging faculty to seek targeted external funding to grow their biomedical research portfolios incorporating animal models and by promoting recruitment of new research faculty with biomedical research interests.
Additionally, the project will help us accomplish our long-term goal of achieving AAALAC accreditation. Per the four criteria at U.S.C. 42 Section 283K(C)(2), NCA&T declares its status as an Institution of Emerging Excellence (IEE). The renovated vivarium will help NCA&T elevate its status from an NIH-designated IEE to a research-intensive institution.
Funding Goals
TO RENOVATE EXISTING RESEARCH FACILITIES AND BUILD NEW RESEARCH FACILITIES TO MEET BASIC AND CLINICAL SPACE REQUIREMENTS, LABORATORY SAFETY, BIOHAZARD CONTAINMENT, AND ANIMAL CARE STANDARDS IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE FACILITY DEMANDS OF NIH RESEARCH PROGRAMS.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Place of Performance
North Carolina
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 06/30/24 to 12/31/25.
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University was awarded
Renovation of Vivarium for Biomedical Research Advancement at NCA&T
Project Grant C06OD032048
worth $5,130,692
from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in September 2021 with work to be completed primarily in North Carolina United States.
The grant
has a duration of 4 years 3 months and
was awarded through assistance program 93.352 Construction Support.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Biomedical Research Facilities (C06 Clinical Trial Not Allowed).
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 7/25/25
Period of Performance
9/20/21
Start Date
12/31/25
End Date
Funding Split
$5.1M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$5.1M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to C06OD032048
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
C06OD032048
SAI Number
C06OD032048-3096777309
Award ID URI
SAI UNAVAILABLE
Awardee Classifications
Historically Black College Or University (HBCU)
Awarding Office
75AGNA NIH AGGREGATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DATA AWARDING OFFICE
Funding Office
75NA00 NIH OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
Awardee UEI
SKH5GMBR9GL3
Awardee CAGE
7N746
Performance District
NC-90
Senators
Thom Tillis
Ted Budd
Ted Budd
Modified: 7/25/25