Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program
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- Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program Deadline: Jul 31, 2026 · up to $440K
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Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
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
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