USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on:
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Race
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Color
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National origin
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Religion
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Sex
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Disability
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Age
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Marital status
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Family/parental status
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Income derived from a public assistance program
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Political beliefs
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Reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity
(Not all bases apply to all programs. Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.)
- Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). - Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
Filing a Program Discrimination Complaint
Complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint or at any USDA office.
Or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form.
To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.
Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
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Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 -
Fax: (202) 690-7442
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Email: [email protected]
Equal Opportunity Statement
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.