September 8, 2023

Discrimination Financial Assistance Program Weekly Update 22007apply.gov

New Spanish-Language Resources Available

Farmers’ Legal Action Group's

Guide to the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program

Earlier this summer, the Farmers’ Legal Action Group (FLAG) created a brief guide to the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP). A more detailed guide that explains the program and provides a walk-through of the application is now available.

Access detailed guide

A Spanish version of FLAG’s brief guide is also available.

Access Spanish guide

Discrimination Financial Assistance Program

Online Instructional Video Now Available in Spanish

The DFAP team has created an online instructional video for applicants. This step-by-step guide which assists applicants in setting up and tracking the progress of their DFAP account is now available in Spanish.

By creating an online account, you can:

Save your application;
Work at your own pace; and
Gather required information as needed and avoid common mistakes.

Applicants can also see written resources and frequently asked questions by visiting Resources & Documents on the DFAP website.

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Cooperator Spotlight

The National Young Farmers Coalition recently conducted a webinar on DFAP, featuring members of FLAG.

Watch here

Podcast

Federation Live!

Discrimination Financial Assistance Application

Walk-Through with FLAG

Listen here

In the News

Matt Bowman, Region 2 Program Manager for the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, spoke to Spectrum News 13 in central Florida about his engagement with the program and how he hopes it can help the future of farming.

View the clip

Local Events

Dozens of events are taking place across the country this week, including several virtual events. To find individual events, locations, and times that work for you, visit our Local Events page.

Find your local event

The DFAP Call Center will assist you with general inquiries and answer at [email protected] or phone at 1-800-721-0970