Help USDA ensure all producer communities understand DFAP, know how to seek assistance, and know how to apply
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP) is a new program, authorized by Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act, that will provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior to 2021.
(Details about the program, including an application and e-filing portal, are available at 22007apply.gov. Applicants can also call the free call center at 1-800-721-0970. Filing an application is free and does not require a lawyer. The application period is open and runs through January 13, 2024.)
To support awareness efforts, USDA is offering funding for community groups with networks among potentially eligible farmers and ranchers so that those groups can facilitate awareness and understanding of the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program within producer communities through effective, accessible and inclusive outreach and technical assistance events across geographic regions. Grantees will market and host events; USDA’s DFAP contractors will provide speakers and technical assistance for them. The deadline date for applications is November 17, 2023.
Outreach/Education |
Technical assistance |
| An outreach/education event should be marketed to potential DFAP applicants, and should offer them an overview of the program, including eligibility, timelines, preparation useful prior to application, and available assistance. Any such event should include information on technical assistance and how and when to obtain it, including a chance to sign up for one-on-one help. | A technical assistance event will provide a higher level of guidance on application completion. Attendees will also receive direct assistance with accessing the DFAP application portal and completing the application. |
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Eligible Organizations
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2020 Farmers Cooperative A Red Circle Alaska Village Initiatives Allensworth Progressive Association American Indian Higher Education Consortium American Military Families – Action Network Annies Project – Education for Farm Women Athens Land Trust Black Emergency Managers Association Black Farmers Collective Calypso Farm and Ecology Center Center for Farm Financial Management Center of Southwest Culture Central Arkansas Sphinx Foundation (CASF) Collaborative Visions Common Ground Producers and Growers, Inc. Communities for Better Health Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) Community Development Corporation of Oregon Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Dear Black Prophets, Co. Ecotrust Elaine Legacy Center Fair Food Network GRO Health Center Grow Food/Viva Farms Haki Farmers Collective High Desert Food & Farm Alliance Hmong American Farmers Association HUEMan Development Project |
Indian Land Tenure Foundation Jubilee Justice Kansas Farmers Union Local First Arizona Magnolia CDC MentorScope Community Outreach Michigan State University National Black Growers Council National Center for Appropriate Technology National Council of Negro Women National Immigrant Farmer Initiative, Inc National Latino Farmers and Ranchers National Urban League National Women in Agriculture Association
The Socially Disadvantaged Farmer and Rancher Policy Center at Alcorn State University
Wallace Center at Winrock International
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