Project Grant 20266701146258
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of California, Davis received a Project Grant award of $224,454 from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2027. The award supports research activities in plant and animal production, protection, and health—a core priority area of the AFRI program, which is the nation's leading competitive grants program for...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Auburn University received a $300,000 Project Grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), awarded February 1, 2026, with completion scheduled for January 31, 2028. The project investigates the effects of restrictive feeding programs on broiler breeder chicken reproductive performance, specifically comparing daily-fed versus every-other-day feeding regimens....
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of California, Davis received a $180,000 project grant awarded May 1, 2026, through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) (CFDA 10.310), administered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The project, with completion targeted for April 30, 2029, addresses a critical knowledge gap regarding Houdini fly infection dynamics and dispersal capabilities in solitary bee populations. This research directly supports the AFRI Farm...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of California, Davis received a $849,553 Project Grant award from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational and Applied Science Program (CFDA 10.310), effective February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2029. This three-year research initiative addresses the fundamental challenge of sustaining agricultural production while conserving natural resources through improved...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded the University of California, Davis $751,937 under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310) on December 1, 2025, for research and development of novel alternative protein ingredients derived from fungi and oleaginous yeasts. The project, operating through November 30, 2028, addresses consumer acceptance barriers to sustainable protein alternatives by developing two...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of California, Davis received a $650,000 Project Grant award from the Institute of Food Production and Sustainability under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational and Applied Science Program (CFDA 10.310), effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. The award supports research addressing insufficient milk production in nursing sows, a critical challenge limiting piglet growth and survival in the pork production sector. The...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of California, Davis received a $611,000 Project Grant award 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 July 15, 2025 through July 14, 2029. This award supports comprehensive research assessing the impact of industrial food processing and cooking methods on the physical, chemical, and nutritional properties of...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of California, Davis received a $590,114 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), awarded February 15, 2026, with completion scheduled for February 14, 2029. The award supports development of a precision yield-monitoring and mapping system for nut tree harvesting that operates at commercial harvesting speeds...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of California, Davis received a $758,000 Project Grant award dated September 15, 2025, under the Cooperative Extension Service program (CFDA 10.500) administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The grant funds continued implementation of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD), a collaborative program established in 1982 that operates five regional centers across North Carolina State University, Kansas State...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Connecticut received a $650,000 Project Grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational and Applied Science Program (CFDA 10.310), awarded September 1, 2025, with completion targeted for August 31, 2029. The project, performed at the University of Connecticut's Storrs campus, develops evidence-based, multi-stage recommendations for small broiler poultry...
The University of California, Davis received a $180,000 Project Grant award 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. This award supports research in poultry genetics and genomics aligned with the Hatch Act area of plant and animal production and health. The project focuses on selective breeding strategies for broiler chickens capable of thriving in diverse environmental conditions, with the objective of enhancing global food security through sustainable, high-quality protein production. The award includes a comprehensive training and mentoring plan designed to cultivate future leaders in agricultural science and prepare the next generation workforce to address 21st-century agricultural challenges. The research aligns with AFRI's priority area of animal health and production and directly supports the grantee's goal of developing academic expertise in poultry genetics and genomics. Deliverables from this initiative will inform evidence-based selective breeding practices that enhance the robustness and environmental adaptability of broiler production systems, contributing to the long-term sustainability and productivity of global protein supply chains.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $180.0k | 4/21/26 |