220 Block Grants
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The 220 Block Grants Program's purpose is to provide assistance to producers who have suffered certain losses as a consequence of weather events in 2023 and 2024.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
- U.S. State Government
States with a net farm income for 2023 of less than $250,000,000, as recorded in the data in the Economic Research Service publication “Farm Income and Wealth Statistics” as of December 3, 2024, and fewer than eight thousand farms and an average farm size of fewer than one thousand acres per farm, as recorded in the National Agricultural Statistics Service publication “Farms and Land in Farms 2023 Summary" (February 2024).
Beneficiaries
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
- Unrestricted by Individual Type
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
Eligible producers in the 8 eligible states that suffered crop, timber, and livestock losses, including on-farm infrastructure, as a consequence of any weather event in 2023 or 2024.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
USDA will enter into eight noncompetitive block grants with specific States, following negotiation and establishment of certain terms and conditions as required by the program's authorizing statute. Following award execution and pursuant to the terms and conditions of each award, the States will accept applications from and issue payments to eligible producers.
Program details & compliance
Description
The 220 Block Grants Program provides compensation to producers for necessary expenses related to crop, timber, and livestock losses, including on-farm infrastructure, as a consequence of any weather event in 2023 or 2024.
Mission Categories
Primary: Production and Operation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Certain administrative costs may be allowable, in addition to the direct assistance to eligible producers. Funds provided to eligible producers are compensation for losses and any restrictions for the use of such funds will be stipulated under each award's terms and conditions.
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