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ActiveUSDA FSA · 2026

Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment (RTCP)

Quick Facts

Agency: USDA FSA
Funding: Varies
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Farmers and ranchers in Alaska.

About This Grant

Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment (RTCP) is sponsored by USDA FSA. Reimburses eligible farmers and livestock producers in Alaska for a portion of the transportation costs incurred when moving agricultural commodities or inputs over long distances.

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# Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment (RTCP) | Farm Service Agency A **. gov** website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Farm Service Agency U.S. Department of Agriculture * Resources Toggle sub menu for Resources * * Loans Toggle sub menu for Loans * Climate-Smart Agriculture and Farm Loan Programs * Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) Program * Highly Fractionated Indian Land Loan Program (HFIL) * Indian Tribal Land Acquisition Loan Program * Loan Deficiency Payments (LDP) * Marketing Assistance Loans (MAL) * Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP 2024) * * Conservation Toggle sub menu for Conservation * Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) * Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) * Farmable Wetlands Program (FWP) * Transition Incentives Program * Water-Saving Commodities (WSC) Program * * Disaster Recovery Toggle sub menu for Disaster Recovery * 2023/2024 Supplemental Disaster Assistance * Disaster Set-Aside Program (DSA) * Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP) * Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) * Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) * Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) * Emergency Relief Program (ERP) * Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) * Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) * Milk Loss Program (MLP) * Noninsured Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) * On-Farm Stored Commodity Loss Program (OFSCLP) * Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) * Tree Assistance Program (TAP) * * Income Support Toggle sub menu for Income Support * Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) & Price Loss Coverage (PLC) * Dairy Indemnity Payment Program (DIPP) * Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMC) * Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) * Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program * Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) * Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) * Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment (RTCP) * * General Programs Toggle sub menu for General Programs * Certified Mediation Program (CMP) * Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Grant Program * Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) Program * * Outreach & Education Toggle sub menu for Outreach & Education * Partner Organization Resources * State Outreach Coordinators * * Price Support Toggle sub menu for Price Support * Loan Deficiency Payments * * Economic and Policy Analysis Toggle sub menu for Economic and Policy Analysis * Commodity Loan Activity Reports * Wool and Mohair Reports * Financial Management Information * * Initiatives Toggle sub menu for Initiatives * Acreage Crop Reporting Streamlining Initiative (ACRSI) * Tools Toggle sub menu for Tools * * Decision-Making Toggle sub menu for Decision-Making * Emergency Livestock, Honey Bees, Fish * * Online Services Toggle sub menu for Online Services * * Informational Toggle sub menu for Informational * Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) * News & Events Toggle sub menu for News & Events * * Laws and Regulations Toggle sub menu for Laws and Regulations * Federal Register Notices * Federal Register Publications & Related Documents * Careers Toggle sub menu for Careers # Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment (RTCP) The Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 reauthorized the Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment Program (RTCP) for geographically disadvantaged farmers and livestock producers to reimburse producers for a portion of the cost to transport agricultural commodities or inputs used to produce an agricultural commodity.

The deadline to enroll in RTCP is Sept. 30, 2025. The deadline for producers to provide supporting documentation has been extended to Dec.

15, 2025. RTCP Fact SheetRTCP Video The Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 authorized $3. 5 million for RTCP.

RTCP payments are calculated based on the costs incurred for transportation of agricultural commodities or inputs during a 12-month period, subject to an $8,000 per producer cap per fiscal year. A higher payment cap may be determined if claims for payments do not exceed available funding. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to submit all eligible receipts.

If claims for payments exceed the funds available from the program for a fiscal year, payments will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. Producers eligible for RTCP include geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in Hawaii and Alaska or an insular area.

This includes farmers and livestock producers from the following areas: * Commonwealth of Puerto Rico * Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands * Federated States of Micronesia * Republic of the Marshall Islands * Virgin Island of the United States ### Other RTCP Program Information * Rules and Regulations(pdf) * FY 2025 Transportation Cost Rate Table (Word) ## For Farmers and Ranchers * Find Loans and Other Programs Stay up to date on the latest from FSA * Non-Discrimination Statement

Eligibility Requirements

Farmers and ranchers in Alaska.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment (RTCP)?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Farmers and ranchers in Alaska. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment (RTCP)?

Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment (RTCP) is funded by USDA FSA. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

Which states are eligible for Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment (RTCP)?

This opportunity targets applicants in Alaska. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.

How do I apply for Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment (RTCP)?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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