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Assistance and Support for Underserved Farmers, Ranchers, and Foresters

Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture
Bureau or Office: Office of the Secretary

IRA Statutory Location: 22007

Program Description: To provide financial assistance to producers that have experienced
discrimination in the Department of Agriculture’s farm lending programs prior to January 1,
2021. USDA recently solicited public input through a Request for Information (RFI) on how
USDA should design and administer the program. The RFI is an important step in making sure
farmers, advocates, academics, legislators, Tribal governments, and other experts can share their
perspectives to assist USDA in implementing these provisions and fulfilling the intent of
Congress.

Funding Amount: $2,200,000,000

Period of Availability: To remain available until September 30, 2031.

Funding Mechanism: TBD

New or Existing Program: New

Eligible Recipients: TBD

Tribal Eligibility: Yes. Tribal governments as well as individual Tribal members or
organizations.

Eligible Uses: TBD

Cost Share Requirements: TBD

Formula Funding: TBD

SAM.gov Assistance Listing: TBD

Relevant Announcements: USDA Seeking Public Comment on a New Provision to Provide
Assistance to Agricultural Producers Who Have Experienced
Discrimination (10/13/2022)

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