The Cherokee Nation gave farm workers and meat processors who worked during the pandemic Farm and Food Worker Relief Program.
The USDA has allocated $41 million to the Cherokee Nation. 14 other institutionsdistributing federal relief payments over the next two years.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have received pay for one hour worked on a farm, ranch, or meat processing facility between January 27, 2020 and April 10, 2023.
Cherokee Natural Resources Secretary Chad Harsha said the relief money for farm and food workers will help offset costs related to the pandemic.
“The Cherokee Nation recognizes the hard work of frontline workers across the country, not just during the pandemic, but on behalf of the farms and food industry every day,” Harsha said in a statement. We hope this payment can alleviate some of the financial burden these essential workers have experienced.”
Chuck Hoskin Jr., chief of the Cherokee Nation, said as many as six million Native Americans could be eligible for relief money.
Farm and food workers residing on the Cherokee Nation Reservation are eligible to apply, Preference will be given to applicants from federally recognized tribes all over the country. Eligible applicants must provide identification and proof of employment and tribal citizenship when applying online.
Farm and Food Worker Relief Grant Program Commit a total of $667 million in Consolidated Appropriations Funds to provide grants to state agencies, tribal groups, and nonprofits that have experience providing support and relief services to farm workers and meat workers. assigned.