Natural Disaster Recovery II Program for Agriculture (NDRII) (2023-2024)
The NDRII grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources supports science-based recovery for farms impacted by 2023–2024 natural disasters, focusing on restoring crops, land, and infrastructure.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Due Dates: August 28, 2026: Deadline to submit questions | September 30, 2026: Full application submission deadline (by 4:00 PM)
Funding Amounts: Awards based on documented losses; maximum of 95% of eligible losses reimbursed; awards may be prorated if demand exceeds available funds.
Summary: Financial assistance for Massachusetts agricultural operations to recover from weather-related losses in 2023–2024.
Key Information: All losses must be directly tied to 2023–2024 weather events and meet minimum loss thresholds.
Description
The Natural Disaster Recovery II Program for Agriculture (NDRII) provides targeted financial support to help Massachusetts farms recover from significant weather-related losses sustained in 2023 and 2024. Administered by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), the program aims to restore agricultural production, support sustainability, and enhance the resilience of local producers impacted by natural disasters such as floods, freezes, droughts, and other severe weather events. Eligible losses include crops, infrastructure, timber, future economic losses, and bare ground restoration.
