Nondiscrimination Statements

 USDA Nondiscrimination Statement (Revised 4-2-26)

 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, 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 State or local Agency that administers the program or   contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711  (voice and TTY).  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
   Mail Stop 9410
   Washington, DC 20250-9410; or
2. fax: 202) 690-7442; or
3. email: program.intake@usda.gov

 This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

  Iowa Nondiscrimination Statement (Revised 7-1-25)
  

  It is the policy of this CNP provider not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual   orientation, national origin, disability, age, or religion in its       programs, activities, or employment practices as   required by the Iowa Code 216.6, 216.7, and 216.9. If you have questions or grievances related to compliance   with this policy by this CNP Provider, contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 6200 Park Ave, Suite 100,   Des Moines, IA 50321; phone number 515-281-4121 or   800-457-4416; website: https://icrc.iowa.gov/.