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Application Deadline Extended: Natural Disaster Recovery II Program (NDR2)

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Program covers weather related losses from 2023–2024

Applications are now available for farmers who suffered losses in 2023 and 2024 due to weather may be eligible for this one-time loss-recovery program. Crop, infrastructure, timber, and other losses totaling more than $2,500 may be eligible.

Applications are open until October 30. Please read the RFR carefully for details about eligibility and reporting requirements.

This block grant program, funded by USDA and administered by MDAR, will cover portions of eligible losses, including:

Crops, such as fruits and vegetables
Future economic losses from the loss of perennial plants
Infrastructure, such as buildings and plasticulture
Timber
Bare-ground practices necessary to mitigate land loss.

Losses for most categories must represent 15% of the value of the lost crop or infrastructure, and claims must total $2,500 or more for each applicant. All eligibility requirements and additional details can be found in the RFR under “Attachments” at COMMBUYS link here.

Deadline for applications is October 30, 2026 at 4:00pm. Late applications will not be considered.

Click here for a Q&A PDF and see the video below for more details regarding the program.

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