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