Turkey Disease and Disease Prevention Grant Program
Forecasted
The Turkey Disease and Disease Prevention Grant Program funds research on turkey diseases, prevention strategies, and biosecurity to protect Minnesota’s poultry industry.
Funder: Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award sizes not publicly specified; typically supports multiple research projects annually.
Summary: Supports research on turkey diseases, disease prevention, and biosecurity to protect Minnesota's poultry industry.
Key Information: Open only to University of Minnesota researchers; internal application process.
Description
The Turkey Disease and Disease Prevention Grant Program, managed by the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES), funds research aimed at understanding, preventing, and controlling diseases affecting turkeys, such as avian influenza and salmonella. The program supports innovative projects to advance biosecurity, improve disease control strategies, and develop emergency response protocols for Minnesota’s poultry sector. Originally established as the Avian Influenza Grant Program, it was renamed in 2023 to reflect its expanded focus on a broader range of turkey and poultry health challenges. Funding is provided by the Minnesota legislature and is intended to address both immediate and long-term threats to Minnesota’s turkey industry.
