Funding for maintaining food safety programs in Illinois
Official title: 2023 Flexible Funding Model-Infrastructure Maintenance Grant for IDPH Manufactured Food Regulatory Program
Funded at Illinois State Dept of Public Health · NIH-10932273 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping local health departments in Illinois keep our food safe by making sure that food manufacturers follow the rules, so everyone can enjoy their meals without worry.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Illinois State Dept of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Springfield, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $300,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008108-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932273 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include residents of Illinois who consume manufactured food products.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume manufactured food products or reside outside of Illinois may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on supporting the infrastructure of the Illinois Department of Public Health's Manufactured Food Regulatory Program. It aims to ensure the safety and regulation of manufactured food products in Illinois by providing necessary resources and technical support to local health departments. The program oversees various food-related operations, including processing firms and warehouses, to maintain compliance with health regulations. By strengthening these regulatory frameworks, the initiative seeks to enhance public health safety related to food consumption.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could improve food safety standards and reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses for consumers in Illinois.
How similar studies have gone: While this specific approach may not have been extensively tested, similar initiatives in food safety regulation have shown positive outcomes in enhancing public health.
Where this research is happening
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Illinois State Dept of Public Health
Springfield, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dunlap, Darrah — Illinois State Dept of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Dunlap, Darrah
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.