Natural Resources Disaster Relief Assistance Program (NRDRAP)
NRDRAP, funded by the Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry, aids Maine’s natural resource producers with science-based relief for 2023–2024 weather-related losses not covered by federal programs.
Funder: Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry
Due Dates: August 14, 2026 (application window opens) | November 6, 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $60 million total available; individual awards may cover up to 95% of eligible losses; minimum loss threshold $500.
Summary: Disaster relief for Maine agricultural, timber, aquaculture, and forestry producers impacted by 2023–2024 severe weather, covering losses not addressed by other federal programs.
Key Information: Losses already covered by USDA or insurance are not eligible; applicants must register as a Maine state vendor to receive payment.
Description
The Natural Resources Disaster Relief Assistance Program (NRDRAP) is a state-administered disaster relief initiative managed by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. It provides financial assistance to Maine agricultural producers, aquaculture operators, woodland owners, and timber harvesters who experienced weather-related losses in 2023 or 2024. The program is funded through a federal disaster relief appropriation and is designed to address losses not covered by existing USDA disaster programs or insurance. Eligible losses include crop loss (including aquaculture), timber loss, infrastructure damage, and costs associated with bare-ground practices to mitigate land loss.
