The USDA Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program (FLSP) supports agricultural employers in implementing robust labor standards to promote a safe, healthy work environment for both U.S. workers and workers hired under the seasonal H-2A visa program. The program is funded by the Farm Service Agency and will be administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service and the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center.
Pilot Program Update
The FLSP grant application period closed on January 3. 2024. Applications received after the due date will be subject to the Late Application, Denial and/or Appeal Policy. For any questions related to FLSP, contact FLSPGrants@usda.gov.
Pilot Program Purpose
The purpose of the FLSP program is to improve food and agricultural supply chain resiliency by addressing challenges agricultural employers face with labor shortages and instability. The FLSP Program seeks to advance the following Administration priorities:
- Goal 1: Drive U.S. economic recovery and safeguard domestic food supply by addressing current labor shortages in agriculture;
- Goal 2: Reduce irregular migration from Northern Central America through the expansion of regular pathways; and
- Goal 3: Improve working conditions for all farmworkers.
Available Funding
Up to approximately $65 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding will be available to fund FLSP projects.
FSA Pilot Development – FSA gathered input to help shape the new grant program. As part of gathering input, FSA held virtual listening sessions and commissioned a research brief on the pilot’s concept. Learn more about the FSA listening sessions, research brief, and other material.
H-2A Visa Program – Are you a farmer who needs seasonal or temporary workers for planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops but domestic workers are in short supply? Learn more about the H2A Visa Program.
Additional Information
- USDA Awards $50 Million to Support Farmworkers and Agricultural Employers
- FLSP Fact Sheet (pdf)
- FLSP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) (pdf) (English)
- FLSP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) (pdf) (Spanish)
- View implications of applying as a certain type of employer (pdf)
- Federal Register – Request for Information
- Historical Information on the FLSP Applications Process
- Historical Information on Application Reviewers
Contact USDA
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
1400 Independence Avenue, SW STOP 0201
Washington, DC 20250-0201
Email: FLSPGrants@usda.gov