Relief Bill:

• In total $13bn for agriculture
• $1.5 billon for distribution similar to food box programs. 
• $100 million for the Local Agriculture Market Program
• Much more: see links below:
• Congress Reaches Last-Minute Deal on $900 Billion COVID-19 Stimulus:  The $900 billion package includes a number of important provisions for small- and mid-scale farms, farmers markets, and other local and regional food businesses impacted by the pandemic.
• What’s In the New COVID-19 Relief Package for Agriculture? The package provides an estimated $13 billion directly to agricultural programs, with $300 million allocated to the Commerce Department for assistance to fisheries.
• COVID Package Includes Relief for Agriculture

RAFI-USA Grants:

• RAFI-USA Announces an Expanded Second Round of Grants from its Farmers of Color Infrastructure Grants Fund: Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI-USA) is pleased to announce the second round of grants from its Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Fund. The program provides grants of up to $10,000 to farmers for projects to increase farm viability, support farmers’ local food economies, and preserve traditional farming practices.