Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 1
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
CFAP provides direct financial assistance to producers of eligible agricultural commodities where prices and market supply chains have been impacted by the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
- Small Business Person
- Land/Property Owner
Applicants must be a citizen of the United States; resident alien; partnership of citizens of the United States; corporation, limited liability company, or other organizational structure organized under State law; Indian Tribe or Tribal organization; or foreign person or foreign entity who meets all requirements of 7 CFR part 1400. Applicants must have had a share in the eligible commodity. An average adjusted gross income limit of $900,000 applies unless at least 75 percent of the average AGI was derived from farming, ranching, or forestry related activities.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
The assistance will be approved and awarded by FSA to eligible producers. Payments to eligible producers are expected to be made once applications are processed. USDA will make an initial payment of 80 percent of an eligible 2020 CFAP participant's calculated 2020 CFAP payment. Any additional payment will be made at the Secretary's discretion if funding is available.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 1 to 15 days
- Appeal: From 15 to 30 days
Program details & compliance
Description
CFAP provides direct financial assistance to producers of eligible agricultural commodities where prices and market supply chains have been impacted by COVID-19. CFAP 1 payments help to offset sales losses and increased marketing costs associated with the COVID–19 pandemic, partially compensate producers for the purchase of materials and facilities required in connection with the production and marketing of agricultural commodities, and aid in the disposal of surplus commodities from normal marketing channels that may be currently unavailable.
Mission Categories
Primary: Production and Operation
Other categories:
Disaster Relief
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Unrestricted use.
Required Documentation
Applicants must submit an application and additional required forms, including an average adjusted gross income statement, and highly erodible land conservation and wetland certification if not already on file with FSA. FSA may request that applicants submit verifiable inventory/production records to substantiate the information on their application.