Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) awarded a Cooperative Agreement totaling $378,950 to the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS) for the period of June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026 under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025). The award provides annual infrastructure support to National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 laboratories in Florida to strengthen the state's capacity for animal disease surveillance, diagnostic testing, and response capabilities.

FDACS operates state-of-the-art laboratory facilities that deliver critical diagnostic and surveillance services supporting APHIS's mission to protect U.S. agriculture from economically injurious animal diseases. The cooperative agreement funding supports the continuation of essential laboratory infrastructure and operations necessary for the delivery of specialized animal disease diagnostic services, including highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) testing, classical swine fever and African swine fever (CSF-ASF) testing, and antimicrobial resistance testing services. These capabilities enable rapid detection and response to emerging animal health threats at the state and national level.