Project Grant 20266701146245
- Federal Grant Award Summary Colorado State University received a $180,000 project grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), effective May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029. The research project, performed at the university's Fort Collins, Colorado facilities, addresses early pregnancy loss in cattle through improved embryo selection methodologies. The grant...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Colorado State University's Sponsored Programs Division received a $180,000 Project Grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), awarded May 1, 2026, with a completion date of April 30, 2029. The grant supports research examining the immunological mechanisms by which stressful events such as transport and commingling predispose cattle to bovine respiratory disease (BRD)....
- Federal Grant Award Summary Colorado State University received a $2,188,800 Project Grant award from the Institute of Food Production and Sustainability under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) (CFDA 10.310) beginning February 1, 2026 and concluding January 31, 2030. The project deliverables include development of a comprehensive toolset for national-scale projections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) spread and control across livestock, wildlife, and human...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Colorado State University received a $650,000 Project Grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), CFDA 10.310, effective February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2029. The research project addresses liver abscessation in feedlot cattle, a metabolic disorder affecting millions of cattle annually in the United States. The primary deliverable is foundational research evaluating the welfare...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Colorado State University received an $849,987 Project Grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), awarded March 1, 2026, with completion scheduled for February 28, 2030. The project will develop science-based tools and open-access resources to improve soil health assessment and management in cultivated agricultural lands by integrating soil microbial community analysis...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Colorado State University's Sponsored Programs Division received a $225,000 Project Grant from the Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310). The project, titled "From Microbes to Metrics: Transforming Soil Health Assessments with Advanced Biological Insights," focuses on developing advanced biological methodologies to enhance...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary New Mexico State University received a $179,126 project grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), with an award date of May 1, 2026, and completion date of April 30, 2029. The research project, performed in Las Cruces, New Mexico, investigates the mechanisms by which low-dose lipopolysaccharide (LPS) exposure from subclinical bacterial infections...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Texas A&M Agrilife Research received a $650,000 Project Grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), with an award date of February 1, 2026, and a completion date of January 31, 2029. The grant funds research to address embryonic mortality in cattle, which represents a significant economic loss to the livestock industry. The research will produce foundational...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Utah State University received a $300,000 project grant from the Institute of Food Production and Sustainability under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI, CFDA 10.310) awarded on July 15, 2025, with a completion date of July 14, 2027. The project delivers research and development services focused on advancing prime editing and genetic engineering technologies to enhance livestock disease resistance and welfare in sheep and cattle. The primary...
- Federal Grant Award Summary New Mexico State University received a $119,226 predoctoral research award from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), effective May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2028. The two-year project investigates the effects of L-carnitine supplementation on metabolic and reproductive parameters that influence the success of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in beef cattle,...
Colorado State University received a $180,000 Project Grant award from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), effective May 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029. The project develops and leverages a hormone-responsive oviductal organoid system that mimics the in vivo reproductive environment to advance understanding of embryo-maternal communication mechanisms. The organoid system produces proteins and extracellular vesicles essential to reproductive biology, with research findings intended to support improvement of in vitro production (IVP) and livestock production strategies. This research directly aligns with the AFRI Farm Bill priority area of Animal Health and Production and Animal Products, and supports the predoctoral training program (A7101). The project addresses critical agricultural challenges with implications for food security, sustainable farm operations, and livestock productivity enhancement. Research will be conducted at Colorado State University's Fort Collins, Colorado facility, leveraging the university's extensive expertise in scientific research and agricultural sciences to deliver outcomes that benefit both the agricultural industry and broader society.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $180.0k | 4/23/26 |