This grant opportunity aims to continue the productive partnership between WCFS and FDA in enhancing food safety practices for FDA-regulated products. The grant will support research, education, and outreach activities to address knowledge gaps in agricultural food safety, particularly related to FSMA regulations. The collaboration seeks to provide technical assistance, develop communication with stakeholders, engage in multi-institutional collaborations, and assist in implementing FSMA standards. Applicants can contribute to the public health mission by conducting applied research, disseminating information, and promoting best practices in food safety. Deadline for applications: May 21, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 301684
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-FD-18-008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Agreement to Support the Western Center for Food Safety (U19) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Consumer Protection Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.103 — Food and Drug Administration Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Competition is limited to the University of California – Davis (UC Davis), Western Center for Food Safety (WCFS) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Drug Administration |
| Description: | The partnership between the WCFS and FDA over the past 10 years has been very productive in supporting FDA’s public health mission by conducting studies that address knowledge gaps surrounding the safe production of agricultural foods and education/outreach activities that provide the agricultural sector with science-based information about food safety best practices. The partnership has become increasingly important as FDA works to fulfill its mandate to develop a prevention based modern food safety system under the FSMA of 2011, specifically in regards to the standards for the produce safety and preventive controls regulations which were finalized in 2016. The research, education, and outreach provided via the partnership will enhance the ongoing implementation efforts of these regulation standards which will enable stakeholders to better achieve compliance. The Agency’s research strategy involves identifying and prioritizing its research needs based on its policy-making and implementation activities which include the development of critical guidance documents that accompany the regulations. WCFS has played a key role in conducting studies that were used to inform policy, including the produce safety and preventive controls standards, and will continue to do so as the Agency further implements FSMA activities. FDA regards the development and strengthening of public- private partnerships to be a key element of its FSMA implementation strategy, which involves providing education and outreach to private industry about its food safety standards in order to build industry capacity to comply with these standards prior to conducting enforcement activities. The Agency has a limited history with the agricultural community and seeks to use the strong relationships that academia has with this sector to facilitate education and outreach activities. The demonstrated ability of WCFS to successfully leverage resources through existing partnerships will continue to maximize the ability to achieve research, education and outreach objectives domestically and internationally with available funds. For example, the Agency has developed a technical assistance network that is critical in providing technical assistance to the farming community in adopting and complying with components of FSMA. The WCFS is optimally situated to be a key player in this network to deliver quality technical assistance to a broad range of food safety stakeholders in the agricultural community.An application is being requested to assist FDA with fulfilling their strategic goal of protecting and promoting public health. This cooperative agreement will provide continued support so that WCFS can meet the following objectives:Continue to conduct multidisciplinary applied laboratory, field, and educational research regarding the safety of agriculture production to generate practical solutions that can be implemented by the agricultural community and consequently, enhance food safety and food defense for FDA-regulated products.Continue to develop and maintain communication with various stakeholders, domestic and international, involved in food production and food safety in order to identify food safety knowledge gaps and opportunities to leverage resources. Continue to enhance technical assistance outreach and educational efforts through various channels, including seminars, presentations, serving on technical advisory boards and committees, outreach through agriculture extension appointments, etc.Continue to engage in multi institutional collaborations to ensure that FDA has the most current, scientific thinking on best agricultural practices across varying agro-ecological landscapes. Continue to assist the Agency in implementing the FSMA standards associated with the produce safety and preventive controls regulation. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kiara Fowler
Grants Management Specialist Phone 2404023099 Email:kiara.fowler@fda.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| update post date | Mar 15, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-FD-18-008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Agreement to Support the Western Center for Food Safety (U19) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Consumer Protection Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.103 — Food and Drug Administration Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Competition is limited to the University of California – Davis (UC Davis), Western Center for Food Safety (WCFS) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Drug Administration |
| Description: | The partnership between the WCFS and FDA over the past 10 years has been very productive in supporting FDA’s public health mission by conducting studies that address knowledge gaps surrounding the safe production of agricultural foods and education/outreach activities that provide the agricultural sector with science-based information about food safety best practices. The partnership has become increasingly important as FDA works to fulfill its mandate to develop a prevention based modern food safety system under the FSMA of 2011, specifically in regards to the standards for the produce safety and preventive controls regulations which were finalized in 2016. The research, education, and outreach provided via the partnership will enhance the ongoing implementation efforts of these regulation standards which will enable stakeholders to better achieve compliance. The Agency’s research strategy involves identifying and prioritizing its research needs based on its policy-making and implementation activities which include the development of critical guidance documents that accompany the regulations. WCFS has played a key role in conducting studies that were used to inform policy, including the produce safety and preventive controls standards, and will continue to do so as the Agency further implements FSMA activities. FDA regards the development and strengthening of public- private partnerships to be a key element of its FSMA implementation strategy, which involves providing education and outreach to private industry about its food safety standards in order to build industry capacity to comply with these standards prior to conducting enforcement activities. The Agency has a limited history with the agricultural community and seeks to use the strong relationships that academia has with this sector to facilitate education and outreach activities. The demonstrated ability of WCFS to successfully leverage resources through existing partnerships will continue to maximize the ability to achieve research, education and outreach objectives domestically and internationally with available funds. For example, the Agency has developed a technical assistance network that is critical in providing technical assistance to the farming community in adopting and complying with components of FSMA. The WCFS is optimally situated to be a key player in this network to deliver quality technical assistance to a broad range of food safety stakeholders in the agricultural community.An application is being requested to assist FDA with fulfilling their strategic goal of protecting and promoting public health. This cooperative agreement will provide continued support so that WCFS can meet the following objectives:Continue to conduct multidisciplinary applied laboratory, field, and educational research regarding the safety of agriculture production to generate practical solutions that can be implemented by the agricultural community and consequently, enhance food safety and food defense for FDA-regulated products.Continue to develop and maintain communication with various stakeholders, domestic and international, involved in food production and food safety in order to identify food safety knowledge gaps and opportunities to leverage resources. Continue to enhance technical assistance outreach and educational efforts through various channels, including seminars, presentations, serving on technical advisory boards and committees, outreach through agriculture extension appointments, etc.Continue to engage in multi institutional collaborations to ensure that FDA has the most current, scientific thinking on best agricultural practices across varying agro-ecological landscapes. Continue to assist the Agency in implementing the FSMA standards associated with the produce safety and preventive controls regulation. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kiara Fowler
Grants Management Specialist Phone 2404023099 Email:kiara.fowler@fda.hhs.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 301684 Full Announcement-RFA-FD-18-008 -> Final UC Davis RFA-FD-18-008.doc.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kiara Fowler Grants Management Specialist Phone 2404023099 Email: kiara.fowler@fda.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.103 | RFA-FD-18-008 | Form E | PKG00239309 | Mar 21, 2018 | May 21, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
301684 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
301684 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_4_0-4.0.pdf
301684 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
301684 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
301684 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
301684 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
301684 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
301684 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
301684 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_2_0-2.0.pdf
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