USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP)
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP) will provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced discrimination by USDA in USDA's farm lending prior to January 1, 2021. The application period for this program closed January 17, 2024 and decisions will be made on all applications at the same time. Awards for approved applications will be delivered by mail shortly after decisions are made, targeted for summer 2024. For more information about DFAP, visit https://www.22007apply.gov/home.html.
Legal Aid of Arkansas has set up a helpline to discuss questions you may have regarding the USDA DFAP award and its impact on public benefits that you receive. You can reach us at 1-870-910-5562. For any questions you may have unrelated to the USDA DFAP award, you are welcome to call our regular helpline at 1-800-952-9243.
USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP) Awards and Public Benefits
The information below is for the farmers and ranchers who applied for and received a one-time, lump-sum payment/award from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP). DFAP was created to address the consequences of prior discrimination by USDA in USDA farm lending. This general information will help people who receive these USDA DFAP awards understand the potential impact of such money on public benefits that he or she may receive.
THE USDA DFAP AWARD MAY AFFECT YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS. EVERYONE’S SITUATION IS DIFFERENT. BE SURE TO CONSULT AN ATTORNEY OR ADVOCATE KNOWLEDGEABLE IN YOUR STATE FOR SPECIFIC ADVICE.
Follow the links below for program specific FAQ's.
