Farm Agency Updates Mediation Grant Reporting Requirements
Published Date: 7/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The Farm Service Agency is updating the paperwork for its Certified Mediation Program to make sure grant money goes to the right people. If you’re involved in mediation grants, you’ll need to provide updated info like reports and letters to stay eligible. Comments on these changes are open until August 31, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Updated Grant Paperwork Required
If you are a grantee or want to receive Certified Mediation Program grant funds, you must submit updated application and reporting documents to stay eligible. The recertification application must include a State letter, a grantee letter, SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B, SF-425, mid-year and annual reports on mediation services, and SF-270 to request advance funding or reimbursements. Comments on this information collection are due by August 31, 2026 and the OMB approval currently expires January 31, 2027.
Paperwork Burden Increased for Grantees
The estimated administrative burden for Certified Mediation Program respondents increased because participation rose from 42 to 44 States. FSA estimates 44 respondents, 12 responses per respondent (528 total responses), an average 2.42 hours per response, and a total annual burden of 1,276 hours.
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