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USDA AgrAbility Grants for Assistive Technology and Services for Farmers with Disabilities

This opportunity from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) funds the Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities (AgrAbility), supporting both national and state/regional projects: - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Program Overview: - Funding for one National AgrAbility Project (NAP) and up to 29 State and Regional AgrAbility Projects (SRAPs) - NAP provides technical assistance, training, information dissemination, and support for community-based direct service programs for farmers and veterans with disabilities - SRAPs deliver on-the-farm education, direct assistance, technical advice, networking, and marketing for individuals with disabilities in agriculture - Eligibility and Partnerships: - SRAP applicants must be Cooperative Extension Service representatives at 1862 and 1890 Land-grant Colleges and Universities, partnering with private nonprofit disability organizations - NAP must be led by a national private nonprofit disability organization - Funding Details: - Total anticipated funding: approximately $12,056,672 - NAP: up to $530,000 per year for 4 years - SRAPs: $150,000–$200,000 per year for 4 years (up to 29 awards) - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on direct service, technical assistance, and training for farmers with disabilities and their families - Mandatory partnerships with nonprofit organizations - Focus on outreach to veterans with disabilities - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for service and program delivery, not a product procurement.

Description

The AgrAbility program aims to increase the success of individuals with disabilities, including veterans, engaged in agricultural enterprises. It funds cooperative demonstration projects at state and regional levels and a national technical assistance and training project. The program supports on-the-farm agricultural education, assistive technology, and rehabilitation services to accommodate farmers with disabilities and their families. Eligible applicants include Cooperative Extension Service representatives at 1862 and 1890 Land-grant Institutions partnering with private nonprofit disability organizations, and national private nonprofit disability organizations for the national project. The program anticipates awarding approximately $12 million in grants, with awards ranging from $150,000 to $530,000.

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