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USDA\u2019s Non-Discrimination Statement<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, USDA, its Mission Areas, agencies, staff offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family\/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.<\/p>\n \n Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language) should contact the responsible Mission Area, agency, or staff office; the USDA TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY); or the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.<\/p>\n \n To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form\u00a0<\/span>AD-3027,\u00a0<\/span>USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form,\u00a0<\/span><\/em>which can be obtained online at\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.ocio.usda.gov\/document\/ad-3027, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant\u2019s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:<\/p>\n \n (1) Mail: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 U.S. Department of Agriculture<\/p>\n Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights<\/p>\n 1400 Independence Avenue, SW<\/p>\n Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or<\/p>\n \n (2) Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or<\/p>\n \n (3) Email:\u00a0<\/span>program.intake@usda.gov<\/p>\n \n USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\nContact Us:<\/h2>\n