Florida Block Grant Disaster Relief Program

Florida Block Grant Disaster Relief Program is sponsored by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Provides over $600 million in disaster assistance to agricultural producers affected by the 2023 and 2024 hurricanes, covering infrastructure damage, market loss, citrus loss, and timber damage.

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If you have questions on how to fill out this form, please call 1-800-435-7352 before you submit. Applicants for Market Loss and Citrus Loss must agree to obtain Federal Crop Insurance for all insured crops at the 60/100 level of coverage (or equivalent) where insurance is available. Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) at the 60 percent level may also be purchased.

Where Federal Crop Insurance is not available, Eligible Producers who receive Relief Fund payments are required to purchase NAP coverage at the (60/100) level of coverage (or equivalent). FOR STRAWBERRY PRODUCERS ONLY: NAP coverage at the (60/100) level is acceptable to meet linkage requirements, even if Federal Crop Insurance is available.

The application window will close on January 1, 2027, all applications must be fully submitted prior to that date to be included in the program. Eligibility for infrastructure items are determined wholly by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Due to existing coverage under the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP), any damage relating to permanent fences are not considered an eligible expense for the purpose of this block grant. Internet Explorer is not supported. For optimal experience, please use Chrome or Edge.

Helping Florida's producers recover and rebuild The State of Florida, in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture, is preparing a disaster block grant program to support agricultural producers recovering from recent hurricane-related losses. If your operation experienced damage or loss during the 2023 or 2024 hurricane seasons, you may be eligible for assistance.

What is the Florida Block Grant Disaster Relief Program? Florida’s agricultural producers have faced significant losses due to recent hurricanes including damage to structures, crops, and long-term productive assets.

This program, developed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), will provide financial support to help producers rebuild, restore operations, and return to full production. The Florida Block Grant Disaster Relief Program will deliver more than $600 million in disaster block grant funding to assist eligible producers across the state.

Restore, Repair and Replacement Funding to restore, repair or replace essential agricultural structures damaged by storms. Eligible items may include greenhouses, barns, irrigation systems, livestock shelters, and internal farm roads that support active production. Compensation for Specialty Crops Support for specialty crop producers who experienced market losses related to hurricane impacts during the 2023 and 2024 seasons.

Eligible crops are strawberries, watermelons, blueberries, tomatoes, snap beans, cucumbers, bell peppers, and sweet corn. Recovery for Future Economic Losses and Tree Infrastructure Losses Assistance for citrus growers facing economic loss, grove damage, replanting needs, and recovery of grove infrastructure. Support for landowners who suffered timber loss, including debris removal, cleanup, and reforestation.

Eligible Producers must own at least ten contiguous storm-damaged acres of private forestland and commit to replanting in order to be eligible. When Will the Program Open? The program is being finalized in coordination with USDA.

Funding will become available once all program requirements are approved. Florida Block Grant Disaster Relief Program Agreement executed with USDA FDACS submits Work Plan to USDA for review Applications open for eligible producers If you are an agricultural producer impacted by recent hurricanes, you may be eligible to apply for disaster block grant funding. Learn More about eligibility.