1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Food and Farm Emergency Assistance Act . 2. Food business infrastructure and equipment response grants (a) Grants The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Agriculture Marketing Service, shall make grants to eligible entities, on a competitive basis, to carry out activities to support worker and public health and safety, or to adapt production, processing, distribution, and sales systems, in response to COVID–19. (b) Eligible uses Amounts received by an eligible entity under a grant under this section shall be used for activities directly relating to COVID–19 response and recovery, including— (1) costs incurred during the COVID–19 emergency period that are associated with protecting employee and consumer health and safety, such as for personal protective equipment; (2) costs incurred during such period that are associated with transitioning to a different businesses model, such as direct-to-consumer, online sales, or delivery; (3) costs incurred during such period to purchase or lease equipment for food processing, storage, or refrigeration; and (4) other similar costs incurred during such period that arise from adjusting to the COVID–19 pandemic. (c) Applications (1) In general An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application in such manner, at such time, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Requirements The Secretary shall ensure that the application required under paragraph (1) is— (A) as simple as is practicable; (B) accessible online; and (C) also available through all local offices of the Department of Agriculture. (3) Decisions Not later than 7 days after the date on which the Secretary receives an application under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall notify the eligible entity that submitted the application— (A) whether the application is approved or denied