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Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program

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. 

Dates may vary. Please see NOFO for exact details.
Reasonable Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation to access information related to this grant opportunity, please contact the Information Contact listed on this page no later than ten (10) days before the closing date.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for the webinar or event related to this grant opportunity, please contact the event host.

Language Access Services

NIFA offers language access services, such as interpretation and translation of vital information, free of charge. If you need interpretation or translation services, please visit NIFA Language Access Services and request service no later than ten (10) days before the closing date.

More Information on Eligibility

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 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; or
9) any group consisting of two or more of the entities listed in subparagraphs 1) through 8).

Posted Date
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Closing Date
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Funding Opportunity Number
USDA-NIFA-OP-012080
Assistance Listing Number
10.245
Estimated Total Program Funding
$440,115
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement
Matching is Required
Range of Awards
$440,115 - $440,115
Page last updated: July 22, 2026

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