Overview
The Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities (AgrAbility) is a consumer-driven USDA-funded program that provides direct education and assistance to farmers and family members with disabilities. Through the combined dedication and expertise of the Cooperative Extension System and nonprofit organizations that provide direct services to individuals with disabilities, AgrAbility helps producers overcome barriers to increase their success in agricultural production.
AgrAbility was implemented in the 1990 Farm Bill and received its first Federal funding in 1991. Competitive awards are made to Cooperative Extension and nonprofit disability organization teams.
Special Demonstration State and Regional AgrAbility Projects (SRAPs):
- provide direct education and assistance to farmers with disabilities
- create development opportunities for Extension, rehabilitation, vocational, and other healthcare providers
- mobilize rural volunteer resources.
The National AgrAbility Project (NAP) provides technical assistance, training, information dissemination to support SRAP teams and community-based rehabilitation and assistive technology service programs.
Featured Grant
AgrAbility - Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities
Eligibility
(SRAP applications must be submitted by Cooperative Extension at 1862 and 1890 Land-grant Universities, including:
- The University of the District of Columbia
- Tuskegee University
- West Virginia State University
- Central State University
Applicants must partner with private nonprofit organizations providing direct services to individuals with disabilities.
National AgrAbility Project applications must be submitted by national private nonprofit disability organizations.