Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #USDA-NIFA-OP-012080
USDA Grant for Laying Hen and Turkey Production Research
Buyer
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Posted
July 15, 2026
Respond By
August 01, 2026
Identifier
USDA-NIFA-OP-012080
NAICS
541715
This opportunity is a competitive research grant from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) for the Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program (LHTR). - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Funding Details: - Approximately $440,115 available for a single award - Grant duration up to 36 months - Scope of Work: - Supports one research project focused on improving efficiency and sustainability in laying hen and turkey production - Priority research areas include: - Disease prevention - Antimicrobial resistance - Nutrition - Gut health - Alternative housing systems - Emphasis on integrated, collaborative research and technology transfer - Eligibility: - Open to universities, research institutions, federal agencies, private organizations, individuals, and groups of these entities - Notable Requirements: - Cost sharing or matching is required - Only research projects are eligible; no specific products or equipment are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is a research grant rather than a product or service procurement
Description
The Laying Hen and Turkey Research (LHTR) program supports one research project aimed at improving the efficiency and sustainability of laying hen and turkey production through integrated collaborative research and technology transfer. The research must focus on laying hens, turkeys, or both. The program provides funding of approximately $440,115 for a single award with a grant duration of up to 36 months. Eligible applicants include a wide range of institutions such as state agricultural experiment stations, colleges, universities, federal agencies, private organizations, and individuals.