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.
Infrastructure
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.
Market Loss
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.
Citrus
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.
Timber
Recovery and Replanting
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
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Agreement executed with USDA
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FDACS develops Work Plan
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FDACS submits Work Plan to USDA for review
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USDA approves Work Plan
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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.