Natural Disaster Recovery II Program for Agriculture (NDRII) (2023-2024)
The NDRII grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources funds science-based recovery for farms hit by natural disasters in 2023–2024, supporting crop, infrastructure, and land restoration.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Due Dates: August 21, 2026 (Questions deadline) | September 30, 2026 (Full application due by 4:00 PM)
Funding Amounts: No fixed minimum/maximum; awards are based on documented losses, with a cap of 95% of eligible loss and a likely program-wide cap per applicant.
Summary: Provides financial assistance to Massachusetts agricultural operations for recovery from weather-related losses in 2023–2024, supporting farm resilience and sustainability.
Key Information: Applicants must document at least a 15% loss (or other specified threshold) due to eligible weather events in Massachusetts during 2023 or 2024.
Description
This program provides financial support to Massachusetts farms and agricultural businesses that experienced significant weather-related losses during 2023 and 2024. Administered by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), the initiative aims to help operations recover, rebuild, and maintain ongoing production and long-term viability following natural disasters such as frost, freeze, drought, floods, and other adverse weather events. Eligible losses include crop, infrastructure, timber, future economic losses, and certain land restoration practices.
