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Federation of Southern Cooperatives

Land Assistance Fund

Discrimination

Financial 

Assistance

Program (DFAP)

Education, Outreach & Technical Assistance

Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides $2.2 billion in financial assistance for farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA’s farm lending programs prior to January 1, 2021. Distribution of these funds is one step in the long march towards justice and an inclusive, equitable USDA. The program complements other assistance made possible through the IRA, including assistance for distressed borrowers.

The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund ("the Federation") stands in cooperation with USDA and other cooperators, offering technical assistance to farmers and landowners seeking IRA Sec 22007 financial assistance due to discrimination.

 

To support producers throughout the application process, USDA is ensuring that organizations with extensive experience conducting outreach to farm organizations can support individuals who may be eligible for the program. USDA has identified and designated a national administrator, regional hubs, and eight cooperators.

 

Neither designated cooperators nor the USDA will decide who is awarded financial assistance. The financial assistance will be decided and awarded exclusively by designated administrators 

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Ongoing Technical Assistance
Date
Through October
Time
9 am- 4 pm CST 
Wednesdays & Fridays
Location
Chesnut, Sanders & Sanders
9 US Highway 80
Selma, Alabama 36701
Call for DFAP Appointment
Email
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Ongoing DFAP Technical Assistance
Date
Thursday, September 21
Time
9 am- 4 pm CST 
Monday - Friday
Location
575 Federation Road
Gainesville, AL 35464
Call for DFAP Appointment
Email
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Ongoing Technical Assistance
Date
Through October
Time
9 am- 4 pm EST 
Monday - Friday
Location

FSC/LAF

GEORGIA FIELD OFFICE

624 W Oglethorpe Blvd.

Albany, GA 31701

Phone Number
Email
Event
Federation Live!
Info Session with Application Technical Assistance
Date
Wednesday | September 20
Time
Noon EST
Location
Virtual
Phone Number
Email
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Ongoing Technical Assistance
Date
Through October
Time
9 am- 4 pm EST 
Monday - Friday
Location

FSC/LAF

FLORIDA FIELD OFFICE

224 NW Hillsboro St.

Lake City, FL 32055

Phone Number
Email
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Ongoing Technical Assistance
Date
Through October
Time
9 am- 4 pm CST
Monday - Friday
Location

FSC/LAF

Louisiana FIELD OFFICE

3717 Prescott Rd

Alexandria, LA 71301

Phone Number
Email
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Ongoing Technical Assistance
Date
Through October
Time
10 am- 4 pm CST 
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Location

MISSISSIPPI STATE ASSOCIATION OF COOPERATIVES/

MISSISSIPPI FIELD OFFICE

233 E. Hamilton St.

Jackson, MS 39202

Phone Number
Email
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Ongoing Technical Assistance
Date
Through October
Time
9 am- 4 pm CST
Monday - Friday
Phone Number
Email
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Ongoing Technical Assistance
Date
Through October
Time
9 am- 4 pm CST 
Monday - Friday
Location

TEXAS FIELD OFFICE

2002 W. Grand Pkwy North

Suite 305

Katy, TX 77449

Phone Number
Email
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              DFAP  resources

The session of Federation Live! Hosted by Dãnia Davy, the Federation's Director of Land Retention and advocacy, helps our membership of Black farmers and landowners better understand the application process from the deadline, application eligibility, and when and where they can expect to receive technical assistance.

August 30, 2023

The Federation sat down with Stephen Carpenter from the Farmers Legal Action Group to discuss the application process. Listen and learn.

 

Click the link below to view the Guidebook to help farmers navigate the 40-page application.

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August 18 DFAP Technical Assistance Training at FSC/LAF's RTRC

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