Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program
🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for research projects improving laying hen and turkey production efficiency and sustainability. Eligible applicants include state agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, research foundations, research institutions, federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations, and individuals. Applicants can form consortia of two or more entities. All research must focus specifically on laying hens or turkeys, or both.
Cost sharing is required to apply. The funding pool supports one research project through NIFA's competitive grants process.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
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.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424 (R/R) Supplement
- Project Narrative/Research Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Biographical sketches (key personnel)
- Letters of commitment from partners
- Facilities and equipment documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Melissa Meroney Program Analyst
- 📧 grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
- 📞 8166218719
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 10.245 in our database.
This can happen for newer programs, programs that use non-standard award types (loans, direct payments, fellowships), or those funded through sub-agencies under different codes.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 10.245). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $462,480 | |
| 2025 | $449,020 | |
| 2026 est. | $465,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
State experiment stations, universities, research foundations, federal agencies, private organizations, and individuals can apply. Consortia of two or more eligible entities are also allowed.
What research topics are supported?
Only research on laying hen and/or turkey production is eligible. Focus areas include efficiency improvements and sustainability practices.
What is the funding amount and deadline?
The total award is $440,115. The application deadline is July 31, 2026. Cost sharing is required.
Does this grant fund multiple projects?
No. This program supports one research project in the funding cycle. Competition will be rigorous.
What are allowable activities?
Integrated collaborative research and technology transfer related to laying hen and turkey production are supported. Industry partnerships strengthen competitiveness.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your research on specific production challenges in laying hen or turkey systems. Narrow, well-defined projects score higher than broad ones.
- Include industry partners and extension specialists in your proposal. Technology transfer strengthens applications and increases impact.
- Detail your cost-sharing commitment clearly. Explain what partners contribute and why the federal investment is essential.
- Use preliminary data from prior work to demonstrate feasibility. NIFA reviewers expect evidence of research capability.
- Connect your project to USDA priorities like sustainability, efficiency, and climate resilience. Alignment with agency goals improves scoring.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Many applications fail to adequately justify why only laying hens or turkeys are studied. Vague sustainability claims without measurable outcomes reduce competitiveness significantly. Weak cost-sharing explanations signal insufficient partner commitment and institutional support for the research.
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