Non-Discrimination Policy

In accordance with Federal Civil Rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Civil Rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its  agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including  gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). 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 responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.  Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint  and 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: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture,  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3)  email: program.intake@usda.gov.

EastCo Group is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

Contact Information: For more information, contact the RMA Civil Rights Office at 202-690-3578.