Natural Resources Disaster Relief Assistance Program (NRDRAP)
NRDRAP, funded by the Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry, aids Maine’s agriculture, aquaculture, and timber producers in recovering from 2023–2024 weather-related losses not covered elsewhere.
Funder: Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry
Due Dates: November 6, 2026: Application Deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to 95% of eligible losses; $60 million total available; single payment per applicant.
Summary: Targeted disaster relief for Maine agricultural, aquaculture, and timber producers affected by 2023–2024 weather events, for losses not covered by other programs.
Key Information: Eligible losses must not be covered by other USDA programs or insurance.
Description
The Maine Natural Resources Disaster Relief Assistance Program (NRDRAP) provides financial assistance to agricultural producers, aquaculture operators, woodland owners, and timber harvesters in Maine who experienced significant losses due to severe weather events in 2023 and 2024. The program is designed as a safety net for losses not already covered by USDA disaster programs, insurance, or other federal relief, and is funded by a $60 million federal block grant. Eligible losses include crop, aquaculture, timber (standing or harvested), on-farm and forestry infrastructure, and bare-ground land mitigation practices.
