Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities

Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture

AgrAbility is a consumer-driven USDA-funded program that provides direct education and assistance to farmers with disabilities and their families. Through the combined dedication and expertise of the Cooperative Extension System and nonprofit organizations that provide direct services to individuals with disabilities, AgrAbility helps producers overcome barriers to increase their success in agricultural production.

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Helps farmers and farm workers with disabilities succeed in agriculture. Provides support for education and assistance to adapt farming operations for those with disabilities.

Quick Facts

Funding
$4,226,894 - $4,376,672
Deadline
Jun 23, 2026
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Organization
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture

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What Is This Program?

The AgrAbility program increases the likelihood that farmers, ranchers, farm workers with disabilities and their families 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.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Grant funding for cooperative demonstration projects at state and regional levels, and a national technical assistance project. The program helps farmers and their families with disabilities, including veterans, overcome barriers and increase success in agricultural production through education, assistance, and assistive technology.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: agriculture, education, disability services

Region: United States

Other Criteria: Applications must be submitted by Cooperative Extension at eligible 1862 and 1890 Land-grant Universities (e.g., University of the District of Columbia, Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University, Central State University)., Applicants must partner with private nonprofit organizations providing direct services to individuals with disabilities., Projects should aim to benefit farmers and family members with disabilities, including veterans, engaged in agricultural production.

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This program offers funding up to $4,376,672 (minimum $4,226,894).

The application deadline is June 23, 2026.

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