Non-Discrimination Statement
âī¸ Federal Civil Rights
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
Equal Opportunity Policy
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, we are committed to ensuring equal access and non-discrimination in all USDA programs and activities.
Equal Opportunity Policy
Prohibited Discrimination
The USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on the following protected characteristics:
Race
Color
National Origin
Religion
Sex
Disability
Age
Marital Status
Family/Parental Status
Income from Public Assistance
Political Beliefs
Reprisal or Retaliation
This applies to any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. (Note: Not all bases apply to all programs)
Important Notes
â ī¸ Key Information
- Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident
- 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)
- Program information may be made available in languages other than English
Filing a Discrimination Complaint
How to File
To file a program discrimination complaint, you have two options:
1
Complete USDA Form
Complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, available online at "How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint" or at any USDA office.
2
Write a Letter
Alternatively, write a letter to USDA that includes all information requested in the complaint form.
Getting the Form
Phone:
(866) 632-9992
Call this number to request a copy of the complaint form.
Submission Methods
Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by any of the following methods:
đŽ 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
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Mail Stop 9410
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
đ Fax:
(202) 690-7442
đ§ Email:
program.intake@usda.gov
