The AgrAbility program is offering this grant to enhance the success of farmers, ranchers, farm workers, and their families living with disabilities in agricultural production. This grant aims to support collaborative projects between the State Cooperative Extension System and private, non-profit disability organizations. The purpose of these projects is to deliver crucial agricultural education and assistance, specifically tailored to accommodate disabilities within farm operations. This initiative ensures individuals and their families involved in farming-related occupations can overcome challenges and thrive, fostering inclusivity and sustainability in the agricultural sector.
Opportunity ID: 336423
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-008682 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities (AgrAbility) |
| 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 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 03, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 03, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 12, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,385,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $735,360 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility Requirements Applications may be submitted only by Cooperative Extension at 1862 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 organizations providing direct service to individuals with disabilities. Applications must include commitment letters from non-profit partner organizations. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply (such as 1994 Land-Grant Colleges, Hispanic-Serving Institutions) provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Also, 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. Applications proposing such partnerships must include commitment letters from all partnering organizations. Applicants for the AgrAbility program must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – duplicate or multiple submissions is not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The AgrAbility program increases the likelihood that farmers, ranchers, farm workers and farm family members with disabilities will experience success in agricultural production. The program supports projects between State Cooperative Extension System and private, non-profit disability organizations who work in partnership to provide agricultural education and assistance directed at accommodating disability in farm operations for individuals with disabilities, and their families, who engage in farming and farm-related occupations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities (AgrAbility) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Support
Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email:grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 336423 Full Announcement-FY2022-AgrAbility-RFA -> FY22-AgrAbility-RFA-508.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Support Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email: grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.500 | PKG00269984 | Nov 03, 2021 | Jan 13, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
336423 RR_SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
336423 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
336423 PerformanceSite_3_0-3.0.pdf
336423 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
336423 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
336423 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
336423 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
336423 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
336423 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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