AgrAbility: Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities
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.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 06/13/2015 (Archived.)
Program Number
USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-005058 Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of AgricultureOffice: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Applications may be submitted only by Cooperative Extension at 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities including University of the District of Columbia, and 1890 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities, including the Central State University, Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University. What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
05/14/2015 Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements. Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048
Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
Website Address
http://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/agrability-%13-assistive-technology-program-farmers-disabilities
E-mail Address
electronic@nifa.usda.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$4,200,000.00 Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards range from $150,000.00 to $180,000.00
