Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 005058
Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 005058
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "AgrAbility Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.500 Cooperative Extension Service.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 8, 2015 and posted on Apr 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $180,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applications may be submitted only by Cooperative Extension at 1862 Land Grant Colleges and Universities including University of the District of Columbia, and 1890 Land Grant Colleges and Universities, including the Central State University, Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University.
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Opportunity Summary:
The AgrAbility Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to help farmers, ranchers, farm workers, and farm family members with disabilities remain successful in agricultural production. The central purpose of the program is practical: it funds efforts that reduce disability-related barriers on the farm or ranch by providing education, technical assistance, and support focused on adapting farm operations so individuals with disabilities can work safely, efficiently, and productively. In doing so, the program aims to strengthen both individual livelihoods and the resilience of agricultural communities that depend on experienced producers and workers.
A core requirement of this opportunity is partnership. Funded projects are expected to be carried out jointly by a State Cooperative Extension System entity and a private, nonprofit disability organization. This structure is meant to bring together the agricultural expertise and statewide outreach capabilities of Extension with the disability-specific knowledge, services, and networks of nonprofit partners. Together, these partners deliver education and direct assistance that can include assessing work sites and job tasks, recommending or developing assistive technology solutions, and providing training or guidance tailored to the real conditions of farm work. The program emphasizes accommodations that support continued participation in farming and farm-related occupations, not only for individuals with disabilities but also for their families who are part of the operation.
The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number USDA NIFA SLBCD 005058 and is associated with CFDA Number 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service). It uses the grant funding instrument and falls under the agriculture activity category. For this posting, NIFA listed an estimated total funding amount of $4,200,000, with individual awards expected to range from $150,000 to $180,000. The announcement states that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can make the program more accessible for eligible institutions and their partners by reducing the need for non-federal cash or in-kind commitments.
Eligibility is limited to Cooperative Extension at 1862 Land Grant Colleges and Universities (including the University of the District of Columbia) and 1890 Land Grant Colleges and Universities (including Central State University, Tuskegee University, and West Virginia State University). In practice, this means only those Extension units housed within the specified land-grant institutions can submit applications, even though the work itself is designed to be implemented in partnership with private nonprofit disability organizations. The posted date and creation date for this opportunity were April 8, 2015, with an original and current closing date of May 14, 2015, and an archive date of June 13, 2015, indicating the competition is historical rather than currently open.
For applicants or interested parties seeking administrative help, the notice provides a NIFA Help Desk contact for difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically, reachable at 202-401-5048 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays). The announcement also indicates that additional contact support is available for questions related to preparing application content.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the AgrAbility Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), that funds efforts to help farmers, ranchers, farm workers, and farm family members with disabilities stay successful in agricultural production.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central purpose is to reduce disability-related barriers on farms and ranches by supporting education, technical assistance, and practical support that adapts farm operations so individuals with disabilities can work safely, efficiently, and productively.
Who is intended to benefit from projects funded under this program?
The program is designed to support farmers, ranchers, farm workers, and farm family members with disabilities. It also emphasizes accommodations that help families who are part of the farm operation continue participating in farming and farm-related occupations.
What types of activities can funded projects deliver?
Funded projects are expected to provide education and direct assistance that can include assessing work sites and job tasks, recommending or developing assistive technology solutions, and providing training or guidance tailored to real farm work conditions.
Does the program focus on assistive technology specifically?
Yes. The program emphasizes practical accommodations and assistive technology solutions that reduce barriers and support continued participation in farm work.
Is a partnership required to carry out a funded project?
Yes. A core requirement is that projects are carried out jointly by a State Cooperative Extension System entity and a private, nonprofit disability organization.
Why does the program require a partnership between Extension and a nonprofit disability organization?
The required structure is intended to combine Extension's agricultural expertise and statewide outreach capabilities with the disability-specific knowledge, services, and networks of a nonprofit partner.
Who is eligible to submit an application?
Eligibility is limited to Cooperative Extension at 1862 Land Grant Colleges and Universities (including the University of the District of Columbia) and 1890 Land Grant Colleges and Universities (including Central State University, Tuskegee University, and West Virginia State University).
Can private nonprofit disability organizations apply as the primary applicant?
No. Based on the eligibility statement, only the specified Cooperative Extension units housed within eligible land-grant institutions can submit applications, even though projects are designed to be implemented in partnership with private nonprofit disability organizations.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NIFA SLBCD 005058.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA Number 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The opportunity uses the grant funding instrument.
What activity category is this opportunity listed under?
It falls under the agriculture activity category.
How much total funding was estimated for this posting?
NIFA listed an estimated total funding amount of $4,200,000 for this posting.
What is the expected range for individual award amounts?
Individual awards were expected to range from $150,000 to $180,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date and creation date for this opportunity were April 8, 2015.
What were the closing date and archive date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date was May 14, 2015, and the archive date was June 13, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity currently open?
No. The provided dates (closing in May 2015 and archived in June 2015) indicate the competition is historical rather than currently open.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
The notice provides a NIFA Help Desk contact for difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically: 202-401-5048.
What are the NIFA Help Desk business hours?
The hours listed are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
Is there a contact for questions about preparing application content?
Yes. The announcement indicates that additional contact support is available for questions related to preparing application content.
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