The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is offering the Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities (AgrAbility) grant. This initiative aims to enhance the success of farmers, ranchers, farm workers, and their families living with disabilities, ensuring their farms thrive. This grant is specifically designed to expand the role of science in agriculture, environment, human nutrition, and communities through targeted research, education, and extension efforts. By fostering connections between agricultural professionals and farmers, AgrAbility seeks to strengthen rural economies. The program provides crucial employment opportunities for disabled farmers and ranchers in production agriculture and related fields, along with access to essential assistive technology for work and daily living, ultimately sustaining their livelihoods.
Opportunity ID: 63793
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-003405 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | State and Regional AgrAbility Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 10, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 10, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 09, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $180,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by Cooperative Extension at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University, at 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities, and the University of the District of Columbia. An applicant’s failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of an application deadline will preclude NIFA from reviewing their application or making an award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | NIFA requests applications for the Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities (AgrAbility)- State and Regional AgrAbility Projects for fiscal year (FY) 2011 to increase the likelihood that farmers, ranchers, farm workers, or farm family members with disabilities and their farms experience success. NIFA seeks to expand the role of science in agriculture, environment, human nutrition and communities through focused, problem-solving research, education, and extension activities. In providing linkages among farmers and professionals, AgrAbility seeks to strengthen rural communities by providing employment opportunities for farmers and ranchers in production agriculture or a related occupation and accessibility to appropriate assistive technology needed for work and daily living activities in sustaining their livelihood. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY ’11 State and Regional RFA |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The expected number of awards is "3"; not "6". | Jan 11, 2011 | |
| Jan 11, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-003405 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | State and Regional AgrAbility Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 10, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 10, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 09, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $180,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by Cooperative Extension at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University, at 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities, and the University of the District of Columbia. An applicant’s failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of an application deadline will preclude NIFA from reviewing their application or making an award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | NIFA requests applications for the Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities (AgrAbility)- State and Regional AgrAbility Projects for fiscal year (FY) 2011 to increase the likelihood that farmers, ranchers, farm workers, or farm family members with disabilities and their farms experience success. NIFA seeks to expand the role of science in agriculture, environment, human nutrition and communities through focused, problem-solving research, education, and extension activities. In providing linkages among farmers and professionals, AgrAbility seeks to strengthen rural communities by providing employment opportunities for farmers and ranchers in production agriculture or a related occupation and accessibility to appropriate assistive technology needed for work and daily living activities in sustaining their livelihood. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY ’11 State and Regional RFA |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-003405 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | State and Regional AgrAbility Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 10, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 09, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $180,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by Cooperative Extension at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University, at 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities, and the University of the District of Columbia. An applicant’s failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of an application deadline will preclude NIFA from reviewing their application or making an award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | NIFA requests applications for the Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities (AgrAbility)- State and Regional AgrAbility Projects for fiscal year (FY) 2011 to increase the likelihood that farmers, ranchers, farm workers, or farm family members with disabilities and their farms experience success. NIFA seeks to expand the role of science in agriculture, environment, human nutrition and communities through focused, problem-solving research, education, and extension activities. In providing linkages among farmers and professionals, AgrAbility seeks to strengthen rural communities by providing employment opportunities for farmers and ranchers in production agriculture or a related occupation and accessibility to appropriate assistive technology needed for work and daily living activities in sustaining their livelihood. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY ’11 State and Regional RFA |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 63793 Full Announcement-1 -> 11_srap_rfa.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email: electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.500 | PKG00026570 | Jan 11, 2011 | Mar 10, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
63793 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
63793 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
63793 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
63793 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
63793 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
63793 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
63793 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
63793 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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