FSIS Invites Proposals For 2005 Cooperative Agreements
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Bridgette Keefe
WASHINGTON, April 21, 2005 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection
Service today announced that it is accepting proposals for cooperative agreement projects to be funded in fiscal
year 2005.
FSIS continuously seeks new ideas and strategies to reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses associated with
meat, poultry and egg products.
FSIS strengthens its public health capabilities and support for food safety innovation through the funding of
cooperative agreements in five specific areas:
Food animal production, transportation and marketing;
Small and very small federally and state-inspected establishments;
Retail stores, food service establishments and other inspection-exempt enterprises subject to state,
local, or tribal regulations that process or otherwise handle meat, poultry, and egg products;
New technology; and
Integration of data from federal, state, or local levels to enhance and improve detection of public
health hazards.
These proposals will be reviewed by FSIS. If reviewers find that the proposals would further the food
safety and public health goals of FSIS, are applicable nationwide to targeted audiences, can be reproduced
and disseminated, and reflect new materials or approaches, submitters will be invited to further develop
the proposals for consideration as cooperative agreements with FSIS, as funding is available.
All proposals must be submitted by June 20, 2005. For further information on cooperative agreements and the
details of proposals; visit
www.fsis.usda.gov.
