Safe Animal Feed Education Program
The SAFE Program funds research and outreach to improve animal feed safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in California’s commercial feed industry.
Funder: California Department of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (SAFE research grant full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Funding typically from a pool of at least $200,000 per cycle; individual award amounts and durations vary by project and board approval.
Summary: Supports research, outreach, and education to improve animal feed safety and regulatory compliance in California’s commercial feed industry.
Description
The Safe Animal Feed Education (SAFE) Program, administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), provides research grants aimed at enhancing the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of commercial animal feed in California. The program funds projects that address critical feed and food safety issues, support the development of safe feed ingredients, and promote the safe diversion of human food waste to animal feed. Research priorities are guided by the Feed Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB) and its Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC), ensuring that funded projects align with the evolving needs of the commercial feed industry and public health goals.
SAFE also offers a range of educational and outreach services, including guidance documents, workshops, consultations, and audits to foster voluntary compliance with state and federal feed safety regulations.
