3 days agoNIFA Awards $7.5 Million for Food-Chain Antimicrobial Resistance Research
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded $7.5 million across 15 projects on November 10, 2026, to reduce antimicrobial resistance risks throughout the food chain. The completed awards are not an open solicitation, but the funded-project list may help research and industry organizations identify collaboration or subcontracting opportunities.
141 days agoSenate Proposes PASTEUR Act to Enhance Antibiotic Development Funding
The U.S. Senate's PASTEUR Act aims to incentivize antibiotic innovation through a subscription payment model, addressing antimicrobial resistance. This legislation could lead to significant federal funding opportunities for contractors involved in antibiotic research and healthcare education.
144 days agoUSDA FSIS Enhances Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Through National Sampling Program
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is actively conducting sampling of food-producing animals to support the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS). This effort is vital for monitoring antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the food supply, and opens avenues for procurement professionals in related laboratory and surveillance domains.