USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DRAP)
IRA Section 22007
Awards Have Been Made!
DFAP 22007 Awards Are Out.
Determination Notifications should reach applicants by August 6th.
Visit Web Site 22007apply.gov for general info
Call Center 1 800 721-0970 (Open 8am-8pm EST)
Please call after August 6th if you have not received notification from USDA
DAYS
HOURS
MINUTES
SECONDS
Applications deadline was January 17, 2024 (11:59 pm PST) (2:59am EST - Jan 18th)
Program Overview
“On July 7, 2023 the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA ) announced its plan to implement the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP) under Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Section 22007 provides for $2.2 billion in funding to distribute "discrimination financial assistance" to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners that can show they "experienced discrimination" in USDA Farm Loan Programs before January 1, 2021. Farmers that held assigned or assumed debt of others who experienced discrimination were also eligible.
Payouts to individual successful applicants were made in late August 2024. Currently the program is assisting applicants with important tax and benefit implications of the award as well as how the review and award process was conducted along with evaluation scoring methodology.
We are Here To Help
The Land Loss Prevention Project is one of 8 Cooperators selected by USDA to provide technical assistance to farmers, ranchers and landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA lending before January 1, 2021. We and the other Cooperators are here to guide applicants through the process and to assist them in preparing and submitting strong applications and with the post application process.
Number to Call for Additional Help
The USDA DFAP Call Center will answer questions you may have about your Application and its review. You can reach them by email at [email protected] or phone at 1-800-721-0970.
The DFAP Call Center is currently open from 8 am EST to 8 pm PST, weekdays only.
Program Administration
USDA has hired non government organizations (Administrators and CoOperators) outside of USDA to help educate, provide outreach and provide technical assistance to applicants. The National Administrator and Regional Hubs are under contract to conduct outreach, assist with the financial assistance application process, process applications, manage program call centers, and operate local offices. They are also responsible for Evaluation, eligibility determination and decision making subject to USDA standards and oversight.
Additional outreach and application support is provided by community groups (CoOperators) who unlike National Administrator and Regional Hubs have no role in the application decision making progress after submission of applications.
Congress Created the Program, Vendors Administrate, USDA Provides Standards and Oversight
July 7, 2023
Program Start Date for IRA 22007
USDA published the following at 22007apply.gov:
- Program details and deadlines
- 13 page Fact Sheet and FAQs
- 40 page Application
- 9 page Documentation Checklist
Jan 17, 2024
Program Deadline for Applications
Submissions Online & Print
- Through Portal and Regional Hubs
Summer, 2024
Award Decisions Announcement
Notification by Mail
Applicants will be informed by mail.
Check back here or visit the USDA web site
DFAP Video
Introduction to IRA 22007 Program. Federation Live Video for Farmers hosted by Federation of Southern Coopertives / Land Assistance Fund and Cooperator Partner Land Loss Prevention Project. This video provides a brief overview of the Application Portal provided by USDA as one of several ways of submitting applications.
Outreach Events
Please attend one of our In-Person Events or Contact Us to Speak with your group
POST AWARD EVENTS
Information sessions are being conducted from September 2024 through March 2025 to answer questions about Award Taxability and Benefits, Award Evaluation Process and related ongoing work with USDA.
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December 3, 2024 - Time & Place (To Be Determined)
Jackson, Mississippi, NC.
DFAP Tax and Benefits Implications & Beyond with USDA Taxation & Benefits Analysis for Successful Applications & Review of Award and Criteria Used for Denied Applications. -
December 9, 2024 - 4:30 pm
Conotoe, NC.
DFAP Tax and Benefits Implications & Beyond with USDA Taxation & Benefits Analysis for Successful Applications & Review of Award and Criteria Used for Denied Applications9. -
December 11, 2024 - 4:30 pm
Hurdle Mills, NC.
DFAP Tax and Benefits Implications & Beyond with USDA Taxation & Benefits Analysis for Successful Applications & Review of Award and Criteria Used for Denied Applications9. -
October 15, 2024 - 10:30AM
Perry Memorial Library, Henderson, NC.
DFAP Tax and Benefits Implications & Beyond with USDA
Taxation & Benefits Analysis for Successful Applications & Review of Criteria Used for Denied Applications. -
October 10, 2024 - Jackson, Mississippi. 4pm
DFAP Tax and Benefits Implications & Beyond with USDA
Taxation & Benefits Analysis for Successful Applications & Review of Criteria Used for Denied Applications. PRIOR EVENTS
The following were events that were held as part of outreach efforts from July 2023 to January 2024 during the appliaction stage of the DFAP program.-
July 18, 2023 - Faison NC.
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July 26, 2023 - Faison NC.
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August 2, 2023 - Hurdle Mills NC.
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August 3, 2023 - Rowland NC.
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August 11, 2023 - Hamer, SC.
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August 15, 2023 - Magnolia, NC.
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August 23, 2023 - Rose Hill, NC
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August 30, 2023 - Virginia State University 10am
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August 30, 2023 - Fairmont, NC 6 pm
207 S Main Street, Fairmont NC
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August 31, Warren County Extension, 158 Rafters Lane, Warrenton NC
6pm
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Sept 8, 2023, 6pm-9pm Beulaville, NC.
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Sept 9, 2023, 6pm-9pm Yanceyville, NC.
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Sept 14, 2023, 6pm-9pm EST A&T University Farm Pavillion,
3020 McConnell Rd., Greensboro, NC 27401. -
Sept 15, 2023 6pm-9pm EST, Florence SC
1316 North Irby Street, Florence, South Carolina, 29506 -
Sept 16, 2023 9am-12pm EST, Lumberton, NC
W H Knuckles Elementary School
1520 Martin Luther King Rd. Lumberton NC 28340 -
VIRTUAL WEBINAR (FAMU)
Sept 20, 2023 6pm-7:30pm EST, Virtual Webinar
Hosted by North Carolina Association Of Black Lawyers (NCABL) Land Loss Prevention Project (LLPP)
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Sep 26, 2023 11am-1pm EST, SmithField, NC
Cooperative Extension Auditorium
2736 NC Hwy 210 Smithfield, NC 27577
Event hosted by KKAC Organization in partnership with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
VIRTUAL WEBINAR (KKAC) (Event will be streamed live)
We have a 15 minute time slot we will post when available.
Zoom Link: https:// us06web.zoom.us/j/85416885749?
Call in: +1 305 224-1968 USA -
VIRTUAL WEBINAR
Sept 26, 2023 7pm-9pm EST, Virtual Webinar
Hosted by North Carolina Association Of Black Lawyers (NCABL) Land Loss Prevention Project (LLPP) & Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) College Of Law
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Meeting Cancelled. (To Be Rescheduled)
Oct 5, 2023 5:30pm-7:30pm EST, Bamberg SC
2427 Main Hwy., Bamberg, South Carolina, 29003 -
Oct 19, 2023 6pm-8pm, Asheville NC
Western NC Farmers Meeting
Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center
285 Livingston St., Asheville, NC 28801 -
VIRTUAL WEBINAR SERIES - Friday Food Forum Zooms
Oct 6, 12pm-1pm, FLHosted by Florida Food Policy Council (FLFPC) Food Forum Florida Food Policy Council
Guest Speaker: Matt Bowman (The Windsor Group LLC.) -
VIRTUAL WEBINAR SERIES - Friday Food Forum Zooms
Oct 13, 2023 12pm-1pm, FLFlorida Food Policy Council
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VIRTUAL WEBINAR SERIES -Tuesday Food Forum Zoom Call
Oct 17 th 2023 12pm-1pm, FL (CANCELLED)Florida Food Policy Council
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VIRTUAL WEBINAR SERIES -Tuesday Food Forum Zoom Call
Oct 24, 2023 12pm-1pm, FLHosted by Florida Food Policy Council
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VIRTUAL WEBINAR SERIES - Tuesday Food Forum Zooms
Oct 27, 2023 12pm-1pm, FLHosted by Florida Food Policy Council
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VIRTUAL WEBINAR SERIES - Tuesday Food Forum Zooms
Oct 31, 2023 12pm-1pm, FLHosted by Florida Food Policy Council
Register & Complete Sign-Up To Receive Zoom Webinar Link -
Nov 15, 2023 Evansville, Indiana
Presenters: Danny Bismark & Stephon Bowens ESQ.
Register - The Lyons Station School
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Nov 16, 2023, Memphis, Tennessee
Presenters: Danny Bismark & Stephon Bowens ESQ.
Register - Oakland TN.
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Nov 21, 2023 11am-1pm EST, Nashville, NC
Hosted by KKAC
Equity In Conservation (EIC) Outreach Meeting
Cooperative Extension Auditorium,
1006 Eastern Avenue, Nashville, North Carolina 27856Nash County
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VIRTUAL WEBINAR SERIES - Tuesday Food Forum Zooms
Nov 21, 2023 12pm-1pm, FLHosted by Florida Food Policy Council
Register & Complete Sign-Up To Receive Zoom Webinar Link -
VIRTUAL WEBINAR Nov 30, 2023 6pm-7:30pm EST,
Primary Audience: Indianapolis Farmer Networks
== Open TO Everyone ==
Hosted by North Carolina Association Of Black Lawyers (NCABL) Land Loss Prevention Project (LLPP)
Register & Complete Sign-Up To Receive Zoom Webinar Link -
VIRTUAL WEBINAR Dec 5, 2023 1pm-2pm EST,
Hosted by Farmers Veteran Coalition (FVC)
== Open TO Everyone ==
LLPP will be one of the CoOperator Panelists providing information about our DFAP Resources.
Register & Complete Sign-Up To Receive Zoom Webinar Link -
VIRTUAL WEBINAR Dec 14, 2023 12pm-1pm EST,
Hosted by Florida Food Policy Council (FLFPC) Food
== Open TO Everyone ==
Guest Speaker: Quinton Robinson ESQ.
Sign-Up To Receive Zoom Webinar Link -
VIRTUAL WEBINAR Dec 20, 2023 12pm-1pm EST,
Hosted by: The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund's Federation Live!
== Open TO Everyone ==Guest Speakers: Tandelyn Daniel (Federation) & Danny Bismark (Land Loss Prevention Project) Sign-Up To Receive Zoom Webinar Link
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JAN 9, 2024 - INFORMATION OPEN HOUSE 9am-4pm EST.
Hosted by: FAMU Florida A&M University Brooksville FL
Presented by Danley Point== Open TO Everyone ==
Sign-Up To Receive Zoom Webinar Link -
WEEKLY VIRTUAL WEBINAR Tuesdays, 2023 7pm-8pm EST,
Hosted by: Rural Co & Land Loss Prevention Project
Weekly Farmer, Rancher, Forest landowner Zoom Information and Q&A Sessions:== Open TO Everyone ==
Dec 19, Dec 26, Jan 2 - 2024, Jan 9 - 2024,
* We will keep you posted with any updates from USDA here and we plan to hold follow up calls with producers and applicants.__________________________________
Post Deadline Updates & Events -
TAXES & BENEFITS, JUNE 24, 2024, 1PM-3PM EST
Hosted by: USDA
== Open TO Everyone ==
* RECORDING OF THE EVENT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE HERE. -
AWARDS ARE OUT, What To Expect August 1, 2024 7PM-8PM EST
Zoom Call
Hosted by: Rural Coalition & Land Loss Prevention Project== Open TO Everyone ==
* RECORDING OF THE EVENT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE HERE.
DFAP Taxability
Information Session Slide Deck
Presentation Slides
If you attended one of our presentations and wanted to access the slides - you can do that here.
Contact Us
Information Brochures
Tri-Fold Brochure (E-Mail Ready)
The Tri-Fold Brochure PDF was produced for the program deadline (now past). We are currently awaiting decisions on awards.
Tri-Fold Brochure (Print Ready)
The Tri-Fold Brochure is print ready for 2-sided printing.
USDA Resources & Links
The following are summaries of and direct links to the USDA Web Site along with links to the main program information pages. Award determinations have been made and so these pages may be changing or no longer available. Outreach activities are underway to report back on award determinations, help applicants who were either awarded or denied a claim with the focus being to make sure that award recipients are aware of potential tax consequences as well as next steps with USDA.
Program Overview
- Program Overview
- Eligibility
- Payment
- Program Review
- Program Overview
- Program Administration
- About The Program
- About The Application
Am I Eligible
- Requirements
- Lending Covered By Program
- Eligibility
- Types Of Discrimination
- How Discrimination Occurred
- Loss Factors
- Documentation Requirements
How Do I Apply
- Application Instructions
- Apply Online Via E-Filing
- Mail A Paper Copy
- Submit Your Application At Your Local Office - In-Person-Locations
Resources & Documents
- Downloadable Application,
- Application FAQ’s and Instructions
- Application FAQs
- Application Guides & Help
- Supporting Document Templates
- Beware Of Scams
- Local USDA Service Center
Questions? Contact Us Today!
Please contact Land Loss Prevention Project through our Technical Assistance form
and we will be in touch with you. Click Here
Contact: Office (919) 682-5969
Working Together
Bringing you the IRA 22007 (DFAP) Program Information
Land Loss Prevention Project
Operation Spring Plant
Rural Coalition
Disclaimer
These materials are not attorney-client legal advice or tax advice and are intended to only provide general information. Farmers and others with specific questions should consult an attorney or an accountant for advice regarding their particular situation. With respect to any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed herein, neither the United States Government nor entities mentioned or referenced here makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Users bear the sole responsibility for decisions affecting program participation and may want to consult other resources.