The Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities, also known as AgrAbility, aims to help farmers with disabilities, including veterans, succeed in their agricultural endeavors. It provides funding for state and regional projects that offer on-the-farm education and assistance, as well as a national project for technical support and training.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that want to help farmers with disabilities, including veterans, by providing educational and assistive services. Eligible applicants include State Cooperative Extension Services at 1862 or 1890 Land-grant Institutions and private, nonprofit disability-serving organizations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Entities not involved in agriculture or disability services
- Organizations without a cooperative agreement with a Land-grant Institution
- Applications not focused on assisting farmers with disabilities
- Late submissions
What You May Need
- Proof of nonprofit status
- Partnership agreement with a Land-grant Institution
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational capability statement
- Letters of support
- Proof of experience in agriculture or disability services
- Registration with federal grant systems
- Compliance with federal regulations
- Plan for technical assistance and training
Cautions
- Ensure partnerships with eligible Land-grant Institutions
- Focus on direct service and rehabilitation for farmers
- Be aware of the specific needs of veterans in agriculture
- Align project goals with the program's mission
- Prepare for detailed reporting requirements
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include State Cooperative Extension Services based at either 1862 or 1890 Land-grant Institutions, which are colleges and universities designated by state legislatures or Congress to receive the benefits of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890. Additionally, private, nonprofit community-based disability-serving organizations are eligible to apply. The program is open to entities that can demonstrate a commitment to assisting farmers with disabilities, including veterans.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that want to help farmers with disabilities, including veterans, by providing educational and assistive services. Eligible applicants include State Cooperative Extension Services at 1862 or 1890 Land-grant Institutions and private, nonprofit disability-serving organizations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Entities not involved in agriculture or disability services
- Organizations without a cooperative agreement with a Land-grant Institution
- Applications not focused on assisting farmers with disabilities
- Late submissions
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support educational and assistive services for farmers with disabilities, including on-the-farm education, technical assistance, training, and information dissemination. Projects can be state, regional, or national in scope.
Total Program Funding
$12,056,672
Expected Awards
30
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 23, 2026(10 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 23, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with federal grant systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
- Establish partnership with a Land-grant Institution
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget plan
- Gather letters of support and proof of nonprofit status
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations
- Submit application by the deadline