Safe Animal Feed Education Program
Forecasted
The Safe Animal Feed Education Program funds research to improve commercial feed safety and practices in California, supported by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
Funder: California Department of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Research grant application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Amounts and number of awards vary by cycle; typically supports research projects benefiting California’s commercial feed industry.
Summary: Provides research grants to advance safe commercial feed practices and feed safety in California through education, outreach, and industry collaboration.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; future cycles and funding details may change.
Description
The Safe Animal Feed Education Program, administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), offers research grants to support projects that promote the safe manufacture and use of commercial feed in California. The program is fully industry-funded and collaborates closely with the commercial feed sector, researchers, and advisory boards to address current and emerging feed safety issues. In addition to funding research, SAFE provides educational resources, workshops, audits, and guidance to help the industry comply with state and federal regulations and improve feed safety practices.
