§ Federal grant opportunity · USDA-NIFA-OP-012080
Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program
Melissa Meroney Program Analyst is accepting applications for Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program. The deadline is August 7, 2026 and the published award range is $440K.
Key facts
- Funder
- Melissa Meroney Program Analyst
- Application deadline
- August 7, 2026
- Award range
- $440K
- Eligibility
- Applicants for the LHTR program must meet all the requirements discussed in this NOFO. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA's About Grants provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.Eligible applicants include:1) State agricultural experiment stations;2) Colleges and universities;3) University research foundations;4) Other research institutions and organizations;5) Federal agencies;6) National laboratories;7) Private organizations, foundations, or corporations;8) Individuals; or9) Any group consisting of two or more of the entities listed in subparagraphs 1) through 8).
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Agriculture
- Opportunity number
- USDA-NIFA-OP-012080
Program overview
The LHTR program, under assistance listing number 10.245, will support one research project for improving the efficiency and sustainability of laying hen and turkey production through integrated collaborative research and technology transfer. All research must be conducted on laying hens or turkeys, or both.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Melissa Meroney Program Analyst.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before August 7, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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