The Federation served as a USDA cooperator providing outreach, education, and technical assistance to primarily Black farmers in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas. The Federation submitted close to 2000 applications and supported thousands more throughout the application process. The application period opened on July 7th, 2023, and farmers had to submit their applications by January 17, 2024. The financial assistance decisions and awards were handled by designated administrators. 

​