Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

Colorado State University received a $378,950 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025) for the period of June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026. The award provides annual infrastructure support to National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 laboratories located in Fort Collins, Colorado. This funding supports the operational and maintenance needs of these critical diagnostic facilities that serve as essential components of the nation's animal health surveillance and disease response infrastructure.

The infrastructure support delivered through this cooperative agreement enables NAHLN laboratories to maintain their diagnostic capacity and readiness to detect, prevent, and respond to economically injurious animal diseases and health threats affecting U.S. agriculture. By supporting these laboratory facilities, the award strengthens the federal government's ability to protect livestock, poultry, and agricultural ecosystems through enhanced disease surveillance, diagnostic capability, and preparedness—core objectives of the APHIS Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program.