Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities
This grant funds state, regional, and national projects that provide assistive technology, education, and support to help farmers with disabilities, including veterans, succeed in agriculture.
Funder: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates: June 23, 2026
Funding Amounts: $150,000–$530,000 per year; up to 4 years; total program funding approx. $12M; ~30 awards expected.
Summary: Supports projects that assist farmers, ranchers, and veterans with disabilities through education, direct assistance, and technology access.
Key Information: No cost-sharing/match required; only specific institution types are eligible; indirect costs are not allowed.
Description
This program, administered by the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), funds projects that improve the success and well-being of individuals with disabilities—including veterans—and their families engaged in agriculture. The program supports both State and Regional AgrAbility Projects (SRAPs) and one National AgrAbility Project (NAP). Funded projects deliver on-the-farm education, direct assistance, and facilitate access to assistive technology, while also building service capacity via training, networking, and information dissemination. The program aims to enhance productivity, quality of life, and independence for farmers with disabilities.
