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Find similar grantsFarm and Food Worker Relief Grant Program is sponsored by USDA AMS. Supports projects that provide relief to farm and food workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Farm and Food Workers Relief Grant Program ### Farm and Food Worker Relief Grant Program * How to Administer the FFWR Grant * How to Apply for Relief * FFWR Frequently Asked Questions * Return to Grants and Opportunities The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm and Food Worker Relief (FFWR) Grant Program awarded approximately $670 million to fourteen nonprofit organizations and one Tribal entity to issue one-time $600 relief payments to eligible farm and food workers.
The program is funded through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 funds. The full list of grant recipients is published at:FFWR description of funded projects (pdf). The purpose of this program is to defray worker expenses incurred preparing for, preventing exposure to, and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Workers may receive a one-time $600 payment if they were hired for and worked in an eligible front-line job in the U.S. during the public health emergency, which officially started on January 20, 2020, and ended on May 11, 2023. **To Apply for a $600 Relief Payment or Check the Status of Your Application:** Contact the organization serving your area. To find your local organization visit, theFFWR Awarded Grantswebpage.
Workers must provide proof of identity and employment to one of the USDA approved grant recipients or their local partners. * USDA Farm and Food Worker Relief Grant Program Fact Sheet (pdf) Reasonable Accommodation Services Non-Discrimination Statement Agricultural Marketing Service U.S. Department of Agriculture FacebookTwitterYouTubeGovDeliveryInstagramFlickrRSS
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and tribal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other entities serving farm and food workers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Farm and Food Worker Relief Grant Program is funded by USDA AMS. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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