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 due by 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total: $9,583,300 | Typical award: $1,000,000–$2,145,845 | Up to 4 years
Summary: Supports networks and programs that provide stress assistance and behavioral health resources for individuals in farming, ranching, and agriculture-related occupations.
Key Information: No cost share required; collaborative, multi-entity applications required for regional centers.
Description
The Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) program funds collaborative projects that address mental health, stress, and behavioral health challenges among agricultural producers, ranchers, farmworkers, and their families. Through regional centers and a national helpline, FRSAN aims to build robust support networks, deliver training, connect individuals to resources, and improve behavioral health outcomes across agricultural communities. Projects may include education, outreach, peer-to-peer support, professional counseling, and referral services, with a focus on collaboration among state, tribal, extension, and nonprofit partners.
