FDA Grants

The Food and Drug Administration is a premier grant-making agency. In 2023 alone, the FDA awarded $273 million in federal assistance. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides grants to fund research and development for its public health mission, though it is not a primary grant-making agency. The FDA primarily focuses on regulatory approval and oversight, while grant funding is largely administered through other federal health agencies like the National Institutes of Health (NIH). About FDA The Food and Drug Administration is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.