Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program

About this funding opportunity

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.

Topic areas: Agriculture and Food.

Funding amount

This grant provides $440K-$440K in funding, up to $440K per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Aug 07, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Other
• Research Organization
• University
• Large Company
• Individuals
• Public Authorities

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).

Agency

Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program is administered by National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), listed via Grants.gov.