Financial-assistance deadline extended
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending the deadline for the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program to Jan.13, 2024, to give eligible farmers, ranchers and forest landowners more time to apply for assistance. The original deadline was Oct. 31.
The Discrimination Financial Assistance Program delivers on Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act, which provides financial assistance for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm-lending programs prior to January 2021. Congress provided a total of $2.2 billion for the program. Eligible individuals may apply online or submit paper-based forms via mail or in-person delivery to local program offices.
The deadline to request records from USDA’s Farm Service Agency for use in applications has been extended to Nov. 3. The application process was designed so that Farm Service Agency records aren’t required, though relevant records may be attached t an application as additional evidence if they’re available. Visit 22007apply.gov or contact info@22007apply.gov or 800-721-0970 for more information.
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