This July, MAP was denied the final $50,000 payment of a 4-year grant we had been awarded from the USDA.

 

The reason? Our commitment to DEI.

“Such DEI policies and practices conflict with the [USDA’s] policy of maximizing and advancing the interests of all Americans through agriculture, ensuring a safe, nutritious and secure food supply.”

Pulled from USDA Termination Letter, July 2025

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At MAP, we know that uplifting historically marginalized communities is indeed the first step to promoting equity in the food system for ALL Americans. This is how we achieve a safe, nutritious food supply— which has been our top priority since the beginning.