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"Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program is sponsored by Georgia Department of Agriculture. Provides financial assistance to Georgia farmers, ranchers, and foresters in eligible counties who suffered losses due to Hurricane Helene, covering commodities such as timber, poultry, cattle, and more.
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Hurricane Helene Block Grant | Georgia Department of Agriculture This site does not support Internet Explorer, please use a modern browser such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Hurricane Helene Block Grant The application period has closed. Applications are currently being reviewed.
Applicants will be notified if they meet all eligibility requirements and asked to sign an agreement with an award amount. Payment amounts will not be finalized until all applications reach final review. The schedule for distributing payments to eligible producers will be announced at a later date.
Download Required Forms and Instructions Here Hurricane Helene Losses Eligible for Compensation Georgia farmers, ranchers and foresters in eligible counties that have suffered losses in timber, infrastructure, poultry, beef cattle, dairy cattle, milk loss, dairy feed loss, pecans, blueberries, citrus, nursery, plasticulture and bare ground practices due to Hurricane Helene may apply for assistance to the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
In general, timber payments are based on pre-hurricane values of damaged timber stands; infrastructure losses cover on-farm physical structures needed for agricultural production; poultry losses are based on lost production cycles; beef and dairy cattle losses cover drops in conception rates; milk losses are for lower milk production; pecan, blueberry and citrus losses are for future production losses due to destroyed bushes and trees; nursery losses cover future production losses due to destruction of nursery crops; and compensation is provided to reestablish plasticulture and bare-ground practices damaged by the Hurricane.
Minimum loss requirements apply. General Application Questions Are you applying as an: Individual, General Partnership, Joint Venture, Sole Proprietorship, Corporation, Limited Partnership, Limited Liability Company, Revocable/Living Trust Irrevocable Trust, Estate, Charitable/Tax Exempt Organization? Note: Entities are required to list the member names and shares What is your name or the name of your operation?
What is your Tax Identification Number? What is your Gate Card Number? What is the physical location of the farm(s)?
What is your USDA Farm Number? Are you an owner or do you lease the property? How do I prove my interest in the farm?
Typical Documentation Needed for Application to Prove Losses Documentation verifying timber losses Poultry Lost Production Cycles Tree, Bush, Nursery Damage Records of Milk Production Animal Numbers Pre- and Post Hurricane Helene Other Documentation necessary to substantiate losses Documentation listed here is NOT comprehensive. Applicants may submit additional documentation they believe will support their application. Email: hbg@agr.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Farmers, ranchers, and foresters in eligible Georgia counties who experienced losses due to Hurricane Helene. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was May 11, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program is funded by Georgia Department of Agriculture. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Georgia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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