AgrAbility Program, $150k-$530k, Closes June 23
Summary
NIFA has posted the FY2026 AgrAbility funding opportunity for assistive technology programs serving farmers with disabilities, including veterans. Applications include State and Regional AgrAbility Projects submitted by Land-grant Universities in partnership with nonprofit disability organizations, and a National AgrAbility Project submitted by a national private nonprofit disability organization. Awards range from $150,000 to $530,000, with $12,056,672 in total program funding supporting 30 expected awards. Applications close June 23, 2026.
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NIFA has posted the FY2026 AgrAbility funding opportunity for assistive technology programs serving farmers with disabilities, including veterans. Applications include State and Regional AgrAbility Projects submitted by Land-grant Universities in partnership with nonprofit disability organizations, and a National AgrAbility Project submitted by a national private nonprofit disability organization. Awards range from $150,000 to $530,000, with $12,056,672 in total program funding supporting 30 expected awards. Applications close June 23, 2026.
Eligible institutions—including 1862 and 1890 Land-grant Colleges and Universities—should review partnership requirements and prepare applications through Grants.gov before the June 23, 2026 closing date. National private nonprofit disability organizations may apply directly for the National AgrAbility Project. No cost-sharing or matching requirement applies to this funding opportunity.
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Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities
Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Assistance Listings: 10.500 -- Cooperative Extension Service
Last Updated: April 23, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The AgrAbility program works to increase the likelihood that individuals with disabilities, including veterans, and their families engaged in the agricultural enterprise (AgrAbility customers) will become more successful. The program supports cooperative demonstration projects at state and regional levels and one technical assistance and training national project. The AgrAbility supports American rural communities by: i. Funding cooperative, demonstration State and Regional AgrAbility Projects (SRAPs) between State Cooperative Extension Services based at either 1862 or 1890 Land-grant Institutions and private, nonprofit community-based disability serving organizations to provide on-the-farm agricultural education and assistance to accommodate farmers with disabilities and their families; and ii. Funding a National AgrAbility Project (NAP) at a national private nonprofit disability organization to provide technical assistance, training, information dissemination, and other activities to support community-based, direct service and on-site rehabilitation and assistive technology programs for farmers (including veterans) with disabilities and their families who are engaged in farming or farm-related occupations or, in the case of veterans, who are pursuing new farming opportunities.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
State and Regional Project (SRAP) applications must be submitted by Cooperative Extension Service representatives 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 with private nonprofit organizations providing direct service to individuals with disabilities. Applications must include commitment letters from the nonprofit partner organization(s).SRAP awardees may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply (such as 1994 Land-grant Colleges and Universities,) provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Also, the 1862 and 1890 Land-grant Universities may partner with each other and/or other Land-grant Institutions (e.g., 1994 Land-grant Institutions) and non-land-grant institutions within their State or region on joint proposals. Applications proposing such partnerships must include commitment letters from all partnering organizations. National AgrAbility Project (NAP) applications must be submitted by a national private nonprofit disability organization. The NAP awardee may subcontract to organizations and institutions not eligible to apply, provided such organizations and institutions are necessary for the conduct of the project.
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| FY26-AgrAbility-NOFO-P.pdf | FY2026 - Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities - NOFO | Apr 23, 2026 08:29 PM UTC |
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Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities
Closing: June 23, 2026
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Award
$12,056,672
Program Funding
30
Expected awards
$150,000
Award Minimum
$530,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-011656
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Mandatory
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
April 23, 2026
Archive date:
July 23, 2026
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