The Federation of Southern Cooperatives
Land Assistance Fund
The Federation of Southern Cooperatives Land Assistance Fund (FSC/LAF) provides
Discrimination Financial Assistance
Program (DFAP) education, outreach, and technical assistance primarily to Black farmers in seven Southern states.
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.
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.
ALABAMA
Ongoing Technical Assistance
Date
Wednesdays and Fridays
Time
9 am- 4 pm CST
Location
Chesnut, Sanders & Sanders
9 US Highway 80
Selma, Alabama 36701
Call for DFAP Appointment
Ongoing Technical Assistance
Date
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
Time
Mondays & Tuesdays
10 AM - 4 PM CST
Thursdays
10 AM - @ 2 PM CST
Location
Mondays
BW Creel Fire Station
212 East Coats Ave.
Linden AL 36748
Tuesdays
James C. Poole Library
420 Prairie Avenue
Eutaw AL 35462
Thursdays
575 Federation Road
Gainesville, AL 35464
Call for DFAP Appointment
SOUTH CAROLINA
If later hours are needed, please call 347-986-3775
Call to schedule a session 803-387-0433
DECEMBER
12
SOUTH CAROLINA
1147 Creekside Drive
Manning, SC 29102
10 AM- 5 PM CST
DECEMBER
12
SOUTH CAROLINA
1515 Henley Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
9 AM- 5 PM CST
14
SOUTH CAROLINA
DECEMBER
9 Courthouse Square
Kingstree, SC 29556
9 AM- 5 PM CST
DECEMBER
19
SOUTH CAROLINA
1147 Creekside Drive
Manning, SC 29102
10 AM- 5 PM CST
NOVEMBER
28
SOUTH CAROLINA
1147 Creekside Drive
Manning, SC 29102
10 AM- 5 PM CST
NOVEMBER
28
SOUTH CAROLINA
1515 Henley Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
9 AM- 5 PM CST
NOVEMBER
30
SOUTH CAROLINA
1147 Creekside Drive
Manning, SC 29102
10 AM- 5 PM CST
NOVEMBER
30
SOUTH CAROLINA
1515 Henley Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
9 AM- 5 PM CST
DECEMBER
21
SOUTH CAROLINA
1515 Henley Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
9 AM- 5 PM CST
