The Agriculture Department is offering the AgrAbility Grant to provide education, assistance, and support to farmers with disabilities in production agriculture. This grant aims to help farmers and their families maintain optimal production levels and improve their overall quality of life. Applications are open until February 15, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 291174
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-006186 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | AgrAbility – Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| 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 only by Cooperative Extension at 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities and 1890 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities, including the University of the District of Columbia, Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University, and Central State University. Applicants must partner on their projects with private non-profit community-based direct service disability organizations with capacity to provide service at a state, regional or national level.Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply (such as 1994 Land-Grant Colleges, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, eXtension) provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. The 1862 and 1890 Land Grant Institutions may partner with each other and/or other Land Grant Institutions (e.g., 1994 Land Grants) and Non-Land Grant Institutions within their state or their region on joint proposals. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | AgrAbility provides education, assistance, and support to farmers with disabilities engaged in production agriculture, helping them and their families maintain optimal production and experience enhanced quality of life. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Aida Balsano, Ph.D.
National Program Leader Email: abalsano@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| To edit incorrect information and make corrections. | Jan 11, 2017 | |
| Jan 11, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-006186 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | AgrAbility – Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| 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 only by Cooperative Extension at 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities and 1890 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities, including the University of the District of Columbia, Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University, and Central State University. Applicants must partner on their projects with private non-profit community-based direct service disability organizations with capacity to provide service at a state, regional or national level.Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply (such as 1994 Land-Grant Colleges, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, eXtension) provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. The 1862 and 1890 Land Grant Institutions may partner with each other and/or other Land Grant Institutions (e.g., 1994 Land Grants) and Non-Land Grant Institutions within their state or their region on joint proposals. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | AgrAbility provides education, assistance, and support to farmers with disabilities engaged in production agriculture, helping them and their families maintain optimal production and experience enhanced quality of life. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Aida Balsano, Ph.D.
National Program Leader Email: abalsano@nifa.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-006186 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | AgrAbility – Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Applications may be submitted only by Cooperative Extension at 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities and 1890 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities, including the University of the District of Columbia, Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University, and Central State University.
Applicants must partner on their projects with private non-profit community-based direct service disability organizations with capacity to provide service at a state, regional or national level. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply (such as 1994 Land-Grant Colleges, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, eXtension) provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. The 1862 and 1890 Land Grant Institutions may partner with each other and/or other Land Grant Institutions (e.g., 1994 Land Grants) and Non-Land Grant Institutions within their state or their region on joint proposals. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $180,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Applications may be submitted only by Cooperative Extension at 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities and 1890 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities, including the University of the District of Columbia, Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University, and Central State University.
Applicants must partner on their projects with private non-profit community-based direct service disability organizations with capacity to provide service at a state, regional or national level. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply (such as 1994 Land-Grant Colleges, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, eXtension) provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. The 1862 and 1890 Land Grant Institutions may partner with each other and/or other Land Grant Institutions (e.g., 1994 Land Grants) and Non-Land Grant Institutions within their state or their region on joint proposals. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | AgrAbility provides education, assistance, and support to farmers with disabilities engaged in production agriculture, helping them and their families maintain optimal production and experience enhanced quality of life. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Aida Balsano, Ph.D.
National Program Leader Email: abalsano@nifa.usda.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Aida Balsano, Ph.D. National Program Leader Email: abalsano@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 | PKG00230196 | Jan 11, 2017 | Feb 15, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
291174 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
291174 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
291174 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
291174 RR_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf
291174 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
291174 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
291174 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
291174 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
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