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FDA MUMS Animal Drug Development Grants

FDA MUMS Animal Drug Grants

Funds preclinical and translational studies on FDA-designated animal drug development.

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The FDA Minor Use and Minor Species (MUMS) Animal Drug Grants Program, administered by the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) under authority of the MUMS Act of 2004, funds sponsors of FDA-Designated MUMS animal drugs to conduct the studies required for full approval. Since the program's inception it has supported 72 studies totalling $8.4 million in awards, covering conditions such as parasitic…

Minor use or minor species animal drug development studies (routine and toxicology) for FDA-Designated MUMS animal drugs.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.β€”
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.fda.gov