Funding Opportunities

Last Modified: May 15, 2026

APHIS leads efforts to keep U.S. plants and animals healthy. Each year, we distribute millions of dollars to producer organizations, State and Federal agencies, Native American Tribes, universities, and others nationwide to support projects that help strengthen our Nation's safeguarding system and prevent, control, or mitigate pests or diseases. 

Open Funding Opportunities

Application due June 15 2026

Farmed Cervid Chronic Wasting Disease Management and Response Activities Funding Opportunity FY 2026

Application due June 15 2026

Funding: Around $6.05 Million

Summary: APHIS is offering another round of competitive funding opportunities to control and prevent chronic wasting disease (CWD) in farmed cervids.

Details and Eligibility
Application due June 15 2026

Wild Cervid Chronic Wasting Disease Management and Response Activities Funding Opportunity FY 2026

Application due June 15 2026

Funding: Around $5.5 million

Summary: APHIS is offering another round of competitive funding opportunities to control and prevent chronic wasting disease (CWD) in wild cervids.

Details and Eligibility
Application due June 15 2026

Tribal Nations Wild Cervid Chronic Wasting Disease Management and Response Activities Funding Opportunity FY 2026

Application due June 15 2026

Funding: Around $500,000

Summary: APHIS is offering another round of competitive funding opportunities to control and prevent chronic wasting disease (CWD) in wild cervids on lands owned or managed by Tribal entities.

Details and Eligibility

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Our Funding Programs

APHIS funding opportunities are available at various times throughout the year. Use the links below to learn more about each opportunity.  

Antimicrobial Resistance Dashboard Funding Opportunities

Funding is available to develop antimicrobial resistance (AMR) dashboards that improve access to information on AMR in livestock, poultry, and companion animals.
Chronic Wasting Disease Management and Response Funding Opportunities

Funding is available for projects that help States, Tribes, universities, and others control chronic wasting disease in wild and farmed cervids, such as deer and elk.
Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program

Funding is available for projects that strengthen and safeguard our Nation’s agricultural infrastructure by preventing, detecting, and mitigating invasive plant pests and diseases.
National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program

Funding is available for projects that help States, Tribes, producers, and others prevent, prepare for, and respond to high-consequence animal disease outbreaks.
National Animal Health Laboratory Network Funding Opportunities

Funding is available for projects that enhance the early detection of high-consequence animal diseases and improve emergency response capabilities in veterinary diagnostic laboratories that are part of the network.
National Clean Plant Network

Funding is available for projects that expand or create new clean plant centers capable of producing and maintaining disease-free plant material for U.S. specialty crop producers.

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