2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The 2017 WHIP is directly reimbursing producers for crop production losses in 2018. In addition to WHIP, USDA is providing a grant to Florida, which is reimbursing citrus producers for the cost of buying and planting replacement trees, including resetting and grove rehabilitation, and for repair of damages to irrigation systems. This grant is also providing assistance for losses of citrus production expected during the 2019 and 2020 crop years.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
- Small Business Person
- Land/Property Owner
Agriculture producers are eligible to apply.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
The assistance will be approved and awarded by FSA to eligible producers.
The block grants will be granted to Florida State of Agriculture from FSA. They will determine who is eligible for assistance.
Decision Timeline
- Appeal: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance
Description
Funding will be used to provide financial assistance for losses related to crops, trees, bushes, and vine related to the consequences of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, and other hurricanes and wildfires occurring in calendar year 2017. It also covers losses due to Tropical Storm Cindy, losses of peach and blueberry crops in calendar year 2017 due to extreme cold, and blueberry productivity losses in calendar year 2018 due to extreme cold and hurricane damage in calendar year 2017.
Mission Categories
Primary: Production and Operation
Other categories:
Disaster Relief
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Assistance will be used by producers who suffered losses due to hurricanes
Required Documentation
We recommend producers who have not participated in a USDA program to contact their local USDA service center to establish farm records. To establish a farm tract number, be sure to bring:
Proof of identity: driver’s license, Social Security number/card; copy of recorder deed, survey plat, rental, or lease agreement of the land, you do not have to own property to participate in FSA programs;
entities: corporation, estate, or trust documents.
Once signup begins, producers will be asked to provide verifiable and reliable production records by crop, type, practice, intended use, and acres. Producers with this information on file do not need to provide again.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements