USDA to Host Informational Webinars and Office Hours for Farm Labor Pilot

Date
October 23, 2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the availability of webinars and office hours to share information and address questions about the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program (FLSP).

This competitive grant pilot program provides up to $65 million funding support to agricultural employers for implementing robust labor standards to promote a safe, healthy work environment for both U.S. workers and workers hired from Northern Central American countries under the seasonal H-2A visa program. 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.

Upcoming FLSP Webinar | October 25

USDA recommends all interested applicants register for at least one of the scheduled FLSP webinars to better understand the basic program requirements, eligibility, and key components that impact an applicant’s award level and competitiveness. In addition, some webinars target populations that may face unique challenges in accessing the grant or participating in the H-2A program for the first time.

Topic: FLSP Basic Overview
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Registration Required 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Office Hours Information and Schedule

USDA will host weekly office hours that provides informal question and answer (Q&A) engagement opportunities with the FLSP program team. Before attending an office hour session, USDA recommends first attending or listening to recorded webinar(s) and reviewing the grant materials (specifically the Notice of Funding Opportunity (pdf) and FLSP Narrative Application Form (pdf)).

No Registration Required
Zoom Link 
Meeting ID: 161 553 2434

Day Date Time

Friday

20-Oct

2:00pm EST/11:00am PST

Thursday

26-Oct

4:00pm EST/1:00pm PST

Friday

3-Nov

2:00pm EST/11:00am PST

Thursday

9-Nov

4:00pm EST/1:00pm PST

Friday

17-Nov

2:00pm EST/11:00am PST

Monday

27-Nov

4:00 pm EST/1:00pm PST

For information about future webinars and office hours, please visit the FLSP Technical Assistance webpage. For additional questions and comments, please email FLSPgrants@usda.gov

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