FY26-AgrAbility-NOFO-P.pdf
Posted: April 23, 2026
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This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is issued by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities, known as AgrAbility, for Fiscal Year 2026.
The application deadline is set for June 23, 2026, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time, with an anticipated funding amount of approximately $12,056,672. This funding will primarily support new State and Regional AgrAbility Projects (SRAPs) and one National AgrAbility Project (NAP), with specific allocations for continuation awards to existing SRAPs.
The AgrAbility program aims to enhance the success of farmers and ranchers with disabilities, including veterans, by providing educational resources, direct assistance, and networking opportunities.
Eligible projects must align with USDA's research priorities such as increasing profitability and expanding markets for U.S. agricultural products.
The NOFO outlines the objectives for funded projects, which include:
- Delivering education on accommodating disabilities in agriculture
- Facilitating networking among stakeholders
- Providing direct assistance tailored to individual needs
- Implementing marketing strategies to raise awareness about available services
Applicants are encouraged to engage actively with farmers and agricultural leaders throughout the application process to ensure that their proposals are relevant and impactful.
The application deadline is set for June 23, 2026, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time, with an anticipated funding amount of approximately $12,056,672. This funding will primarily support new State and Regional AgrAbility Projects (SRAPs) and one National AgrAbility Project (NAP), with specific allocations for continuation awards to existing SRAPs.
The AgrAbility program aims to enhance the success of farmers and ranchers with disabilities, including veterans, by providing educational resources, direct assistance, and networking opportunities.
Eligible projects must align with USDA's research priorities such as increasing profitability and expanding markets for U.S. agricultural products.
The NOFO outlines the objectives for funded projects, which include:
- Delivering education on accommodating disabilities in agriculture
- Facilitating networking among stakeholders
- Providing direct assistance tailored to individual needs
- Implementing marketing strategies to raise awareness about available services
Applicants are encouraged to engage actively with farmers and agricultural leaders throughout the application process to ensure that their proposals are relevant and impactful.
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