State Mediation Grants

Department Of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency

To assist States in establishing and administering mediation programs and services for agricultural producers, creditors of producers, (as applicable) and persons involved in an issue for which mediation services are provided by a Certified Mediation Program.

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Helps states fund their agricultural mediation programs. Provides money for operating and managing these programs to resolve disputes in farming.

Quick Facts

Funding
$5,629,343 - $6,500,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Organization
Department Of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency

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What Is This Program?

States meeting conditions specified in this part may have their mediation programs certified by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and receive Federal grant funds for the operation and administration of agricultural mediation programs.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Contact local FSA office or certified state mediation program
  • Submit a request for mediation
  • Identify the issues at hand
  • Work with a neutral mediator to facilitate discussions
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/certified-mediation-program/index
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
rolling

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
Letters of support may be required depending on the application specifics.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • Mediation services for agricultural disputes
  • Costs associated with mediation process
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • Costs related to litigation
  • Expenses not directly related to mediation
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
No

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards.
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required.
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

Brian.Rueckl@usda.gov
(920) 683-4192

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This program offers funding up to $6,500,000 (minimum $5,629,343).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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