Emergency Commodity Assistance Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
ECAP will issue a 1-time economic assistance payment to eligible producers of an eligible commodity for the 2024 crop year if the Secretary determines that the expected gross return per acre for the eligible commodity is less than the expected cost of production per acre for that eligible commodity.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- School District
- Tribal
- Nonprofit Organization
- Farmworker
- Small Business Person
- Land/Property Owner
- Veteran (including dependents)
Any producer who has eligible economic losses for the 2024 crop year and report their interest in the covered commodity.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
The assistance will be approved and awarded by FSA to eligible applicants.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 15 to 30 days
- Appeal: From 15 to 30 days
Program details & compliance
Description
ECAP will issue a 1-time economic assistance payment to eligible producers of an eligible covered commodity for the 2024 crop year to cope with increased costs and falling commodity prices, allowing producers to pay down debt relative to the 2024 crop and obtain financing for the 2025 crop year.
Mission Categories
Primary: Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Assistance will be used by producers who suffered an economic loss to eligible commodities during the 2024 crop year.
Required Documentation
Applicants must submit an application and all additional required forms prior to payment.