Natural Disaster Recovery II Program for Agriculture (NDRII) (2023-2024)
The Natural Disaster Recovery II Program for Agriculture helps Massachusetts farms recover from 2023-2024 weather-related losses by funding crop, timber, and infrastructure restoration.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Due Dates: September 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: Awards cover up to 95% of eligible weather-related losses; total funding is prorated if demand exceeds available resources.
Summary: Provides financial assistance to Massachusetts agricultural operations for weather-related losses incurred in 2023 and 2024, supporting recovery and resilience.
Key Information: Applicants must document at least a 15% loss threshold for most categories; prior disaster payments are deducted from eligible claims.
Description
The Natural Disaster Recovery II Program for Agriculture (NDRII) offers financial support to Massachusetts agricultural producers who suffered weather-related losses in 2023 or 2024. The program is administered by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and is designed to help farms recover and rebuild, focusing on sustainability and resilience. Eligible losses include crop, timber, infrastructure, and land mitigation expenses, ensuring that impacted producers can restore operations and maintain agricultural production in the state.
