Stakeholder Announcement
WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden today announced that the Department is inviting applications for loans and grants to repair, improve or modify existing USDA-financed multifamily housing properties for year-round and seasonal domestic farmworkers.
USDA is making the funding available under the Off-Farm Labor Housing Programs. These programs provide grants and loans of up to $40,000 per unit for farmers, nonprofits, local governments and federally recognized Tribes to improve, repair or modify properties that have previously received financing from USDA for farmworkers.
The funding may be used to make improvements, repairs and/or modifications to address accessibility compliance and health and safety issues.
To learn more, read full STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT.