Agency: USDA Farm Service Agency
Action: Notice of NOFA
Why it matters: USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced the availability of funding for ECAP to provide 1-time financial assistance to eligible producers of eligible commodities for the 2024 crop year. This is a new USDA program authorized by the 2025 American Relief Act intended to help farmers with losses from natural disasters and a difficult farm economy. Indian Tribe or Tribal organization are included in the description of “eligible producers.” Applications will be accepted between March 19, 2025 until Aug. 15, 2025.