USDA-NIFA-OP-012080: Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institute of Food and Agriculture notices from 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 22, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$440,115
- Award floor$440,115
- Total funding$440,115
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-NIFA-OP-009862 | May 8, 2023 | Closed June 13, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | July 15, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 7, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 30, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- 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).
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program awards averaged $459,239; this notice allows up to $440,115 per award.
- Most of the program's money (75% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
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.
Who has won Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program (10.245) awarded $1.8 million across 4 grant awards, an average of $459,239 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University | North Carolina | 1 | $465,000 |
| University of Florida | Florida | 1 | $462,480 |
| Nutramaize LLC | Indiana | 1 | $460,455 |
| Purdue University | Indiana | 1 | $449,020 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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