Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program

LHTR
CFDA 10.245 Active Grant

Open Opportunities (1)

Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$465K FY2026
$462K
FY24
$449K
FY25
$465K
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 One award was made from the FY23 submissions.

Program Objective

The Laying Hen and Turkey Research program under assistance listing number 10.245 will support one or more research projects for improving the efficiency and sustainability of laying hen and turkey production through integrated collaborative research and technology transfer.
Applications may emphasize one or more of the following priority areas:
-disease prevention, diagnostics and early detection, disease resistance, and reducing pathogen transmission
antimicrobial resistance, including alternatives to antimicrobials, such as probiotics or prebiotics; antimicrobial technologies; and mitigation of multidrug resistance
-nutrition, including alternative and sustainable feeds and ingredients
-gut health, including improvements to gut health that promote animal health, and impacts of pathogens, commensals and the microbiome
-alternative housing systems under extreme seasonal weather conditions, including use of precision technologies, enhanced monitoring to improve indoor air quality and biosecurity, and to control the spread of disease.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Other
  • State

Applicants for the Laying Hen and Turkey Research 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 Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.
Eligible applicants to the Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program are from research institutions who support research into improving the sustainability and efficiency of laying hen and turkey production.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Pertinent details will be provided at a later date.

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.
Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for this listing will be posted on Grants.gov.
All applications must be received by the established deadline.
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for more details.

Program details & compliance

Description

The Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program is a competitive grant program that supports research projects to improve the efficiency and sustainability of laying hen and turkey production through integrated collaborative research and technology transfer.

Mission Categories

Primary: Agricultural Resource Conservation and Development

Other categories:
Research and Development

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

The Laying Hen and Turkey Research program under assistance listing number 10.245 will support one or more research projects for improving the efficiency and sustainability of laying hen and turkey production through integrated collaborative research and technology transfer.
Applications may emphasize one or more of the following priority areas:
• disease prevention, including vaccine development and administration, diagnostics and early detection, disease resistance, and reducing pathogen transmission
• antimicrobial resistance, including alternatives to antimicrobials, such as probiotics or prebiotics; antimicrobial technologies; and mitigation of multidrug resistance
• nutrition, including alternative and sustainable feeds and ingredients
• gut health, including improvements to gut health that promote animal health, and impacts of pathogens, commensals and the microbiome
• alternative housing systems under extreme seasonal weather conditions, including use of precision technologies, enhanced monitoring to improve indoor air quality and biosecurity, and to control the spread of disease

Restrictions

Determined as part of the NOFO.

Required Documentation

Applicants (unless excepted under 2 CFR § 25.110(b) or (c), or has an exception approved by the Federal awarding agency under 2 CFR § 25.110(d)) must (1): Have an active SAM registration prior to applying; (2) Provide a valid Unique Entity Identifier number in its application; and (3) Continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an application under consideration or an active federal award. Applicants must furnish the information required in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Successful applicants recommended for funding must furnish the information and assurances requested during the award documentation process.

Matching Requirements

Match Required – An entity receiving a grant under the Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program shall provide non-Federal matching funds (including funds from an agricultural commodity promotion, research, and information program) equal to not less than the amount of the grant. Non-Federal matching funds may include in-kind support.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Kathe Bjork
816-591-7415
National Institute of Food and Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture P.O. Box 419205,, Kansas City, MO 64141
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-06-05. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-06-08 03:02:09.