Maine Natural Resources Disaster Relief Assistance Program
Maine's Natural Resources Disaster Relief Assistance Program offers $60M in state-administered aid for crop, timber, aquaculture, and infrastructure losses from 2023–2024 severe weather.
Funder: Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry
Due Dates: Mid-2026 (anticipated application launch)
Funding Amounts: $60 million total for Maine; individual award sizes not yet specified.
Summary: Disaster relief for Maine producers affected by 2023–2024 severe weather, covering crop, timber, aquaculture, and infrastructure losses.
Key Information: No crop insurance or NAP enrollment required; losses must not be covered by other USDA disaster programs.
Description
The Maine Natural Resources Disaster Relief Assistance Program is a state-administered disaster relief initiative designed to support Maine producers impacted by severe weather in 2023 and 2024. Funded through the federal Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, the program aims to provide accessible, targeted financial relief for crop, timber, aquaculture, and infrastructure losses. It was specifically developed to address gaps left by federal disaster programs and to minimize eligibility restrictions, making assistance more accessible to Maine’s diverse agricultural community—including those not typically covered by federal relief.
