United States Department of Agriculture · AI · Prize

USDA New World Screwworm Grand Challenge

A completed USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service challenge for detection, control, and eradication tools addressing New World screwworm. USDA selected 40 projects for about $105 million in total funding after the February 23, 2026 application deadline.

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Round history

Round	Window	Size	Source
2026 Grand Challenge	Deadline: February 23, 2026Closed	About $105 million awarded across 40 projects	aphis.usda.gov

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Funding evidence

Funding evidence is temporarily unavailable. The existing program record remains available above.

Sources

01aphis.usda.gov/funding/new-world-screwworm-grand-challenge-funding-opportunity
02aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-invests-projects-strengthen-new-world-screwworm-preparedness

Awards

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