Discrimination Financial Assistance Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is authorized by Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to provide financial assistance for farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination by USDA in farm lending prior to 2021. The law provides $2.2 billion for this purpose. USDA established the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP) to implement this assistance.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
How to Apply
Award Procedure
As required by the Inflation Reduction Act, individual decisions are being made by the program administrators, using standards set by USDA and with oversight by USDA. Decisions will be made for all applications at the same time, within several months after the close of the application period. All applications will be referred to USDA for endorsement of decisions.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Upon approval, DFAP financial assistance was made by U.S. Treasury check through the U.S. mail shortly after decisions were made, in summer 2024, with a few a few corrections made in fall 2024.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP) will provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA’s farm lending prior to January 1, 2021.
Mission Categories
Primary: Production and Operation
Other categories:
Economic Injury and Natural Disaster
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
This financial assistance is intended to be based on the consequences of past discrimination. There are no restrictions or terms and conditions on the use of this assistance.
Required Documentation
Applicants were required to provide legal proof of identification.