Closed USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-009542 CFDA 10.500 Discretionary

Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities

Posted by National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities — is cataloged under number USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-009542 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.500, posted by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on November 17, 2022 and last updated on November 18, 2022. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $732,920. The agency has projected $4.4 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on January 19, 2023. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

Up to $732,920

Close Date

January 19, 2023

Posted

November 17, 2022

Est. Total Funding

$4,385,000

Instrument

Grant

Description

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.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

NIFA Support <br/>Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays

Key Dates

Posted November 17, 2022
Close Date January 19, 2023
Archive Date February 18, 2023
Last Updated November 18, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities", offered by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. It is associated with CFDA program 10.500. 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 ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on January 19, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $732,920. Total estimated funding: $4,385,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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