The USDA began accepting applications on April 19, 2024, for financing to build new housing that will ensure year-round and seasonal domestic farmworkers have safe, modern, and affordable places to live. The $48 million dollar initiative will be available for both off-farm and on-farm housing for farmworkers. The application window for off-farm applications will close July 3, 2024, while the on-farm program will remain open until funds are exhausted.
For the official USDA Stakeholder announcement go to:
For the on-farm program applicants may include:
- Individual farm owner
- Family farm partnership
- Family farm corporation
- Association of farmers
The loan maximum is 100 percent of the allowable total development cost, with an interest rate of 1% and term of up to 33 years. Funding availability is on a first-come, first-served; or until funds are depleted basis.
For more details and application instructions:
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Information provided by Jay Canzonier, Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development.
