Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network
This program connects farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers to stress assistance resources through a dedicated support network.
Funder: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates: August 10, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $9,583,300 | Individual awards: $1,000,000–$2,145,845 (up to 4 years)
Summary: Supports collaborative regional networks and a national helpline to deliver behavioral health and stress assistance to the agricultural community.
Description
This program funds the creation and operation of collaborative networks (Regional Centers) and a National Farmer Distress Helpline to provide behavioral health and stress assistance services for individuals engaged in farming, ranching, and other agriculture-related occupations. The goal is to address mental health challenges, including suicide risk, among agricultural producers, workers, and their families by connecting them with education, training, counseling, and referral services. Projects should be led by or include State Cooperative Extension Services, State Departments of Agriculture, Indian tribes, qualified nonprofits, or partnerships thereof, and must demonstrate established collaborations within their target regions.
