# Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nifa-op-012080-laying-hen-and-turkey-research-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363198

> National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $440,115 (at least $440,115) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $440,115 in total. Applications closed on August 7, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-OP-012080 |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 7, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $440,115 |
| Award floor | $440,115 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $440,115 |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.245 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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).

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NIFA-OP-012080 still open?

No. It closed on August 7, 2026.

### Who can apply for Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program?

National Institute of Food and Agriculture accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program?

Closed August 7, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $440,115 each. About $440,115 in total for one award.

### Who has won Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were North Carolina State University, University of Florida, Nutramaize LLC. The program made 4 awards worth $1.8 million in that time.