10 Myths Debunked About Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
December 8, 2020 In case you missed it: USDA has been/is accepting applications for its Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) from farming operations impacted by the ongoing pandemic. Signup for the aid closes soon (December 11). For growers still on the fence about applying, the government agency is stepping up to debunk some common myths about the program.
Here are a few misconceptions that USDA wants to clarify:
Myth 1: I cannot apply for CFAP 2 because I didn’t apply for the first round of CFAP.
CFAP 2 is a separate program from the first iteration of CFAP, now referred to as CFAP 1. There is no requirement to participate in CFAP 1 in order to participate in the second iteration.
Myth 2: I applied for CFAP 1, therefore I cannot apply for CFAP 2 as they’re the same program with one funding pool.
Again, this is a separate program from CFAP 1 and has its own unique funding. The programs function separately and require separate applications and signups, but with very similar eligibility requirements.
*I enrolled in CFAP 1, so I’m automatically enrolled in CFAP 2.
Producers who applied for CFAP 1 are not automatically signed up, and must complete a new application in order to be eligible for assistance.
Myth 3: CFAP 2 is only for farmers or ranchers who’ve had COVID-19.
No. The program is available to any individual or legal entity who shares in the risk of producing eligible commodities. It is intended to provide financial assistance to farmers and ranchers who have continued to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. There are more than 300 commodities eligible for the program ranging from livestock to row crops, specialty crops, to aquaculture. Virtually all farmers and ranchers are potentially eligible for this program.
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