RESOURCES
for Black farmers, landowners, and cooperatives in the Southern Region.
Disaster Relief Resources
Disaster relief for underserved farmers across the Southern U.S. is vital to safeguarding rural economies, preserving agricultural heritage, and supporting communities facing recurring natural hardships. Many Southern farmers, particularly those from historically underserved communities, experience significant challenges in accessing timely resources, financial aid, and recovery support after disasters. The resources below represent our collaborative and cooperative brothers and sisters' efforts to identify resources to help those in need. We aim to ensure farmers have the tools and support to recover swiftly and continue contributing to the region's food security and economic vitality.
2024 Disaster Assistance for Farmers (Farm Aid)
Nov 1, 2024, Gov Kemp Announces Disaster Relief for Georgia
Nov 7, 2024, USDA: Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by Natural Disasters, apply by June 3, 2025
Nov 19, 2024, USDA Announces More than $2 Billion to Strengthen Specialty Crops Sector, Expand Crop Storage for Producers Following 2024 Natural Disasters
Nov 2024, GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, GEORGIA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNOUNCE OPENING OF SAFETY 24 HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF LOAN PROGRAM
Climate Smart
The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund ("the Federation") was recently awarded a multi-million dollar Climate-Smart Commodities project under USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities. The Federation serves as a designated USDA-Cooperator and will provide education, outreach, and technical assistance to underserved farmers who adopt certain climate-smart practices.
DFAP is Closed
Beware of scams: This program is closed as of July 31, and there will not be another application window. It was a one-time program authorized by Congress. Any request to collect a fee in exchange for filing a new application is a scam.
Here are three ways to get more information about your DFAP application:
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Call the DFAP call center at 1-800-721-0970. The call center is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 8 pm Eastern, excluding Federal holidays.
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Email info@22007apply.gov (NOTE: This email is for inquiries only. Please do not email documents or other information.)
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If you have an established DFAP account, your application status is available to you online. Log-in at https://forms.22007apply.gov.(NOTE: If you did not apply online, you cannot get your application status online.)
Heirs Property Relending Program
Technical Assistance
Prepare to Apply for Heirs Property Loan
In partnership with FSA, the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund (FSC/LAF) supports heirs’ by providing outreach and technical assistance on the Heirs Property Relending Program (“HPRP”). Through this partnership, FSC/LAF educates heirs on the program and ensures they receive programmatic and general support when applying to the HPRP. FSC/LAF also engages prospective intermediary lenders to support applications to the HPRP.
Some of the services provided include:
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title search
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financial literacy
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mediation
NIFA-USDA: Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (CFPCGP), apply by Nov. 7
Rodale Inst: BIPOC Farmer Micro-Grant Program