Virginia Farm Recovery Block Grant (2026)
🏛 Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Can you apply?
This grant is for eligible agricultural producers and timber owners in 27 Virginia localities (21 counties and 6 independent cities) affected by Hurricane Helene.
Eligible producers must have suffered qualifying losses in one of the designated disaster areas. Timber owners facing similar losses are also eligible for aid.
The program is administered by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in partnership with the Virginia Department of Forestry and Virginia Cooperative Extension. Applicants should verify their location is in an affected locality before applying.
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Program description
The Virginia Farm Recovery Block Grant Program is intended to provide direct aid to eligible producers and eligible timber owners in the 27 localities affected by Hurricane Helene, comprised of 21 counties and 6 independent cities. For a complete list of affected areas, qualifying losses, application instructions, and additional details, please see the Key Details please visit the VDACS Website . Award recipients can expect to receive grant funds later this year. This program is being administered in partnership with the Virginia Department of Forestry and Virginia Cooperative Extension. Award recipients can expect to receive grant funds later this year.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Proof of location in affected locality
- Documentation of qualifying losses (photos, receipts, damage assessments)
- Proof of agricultural production or timber ownership
- Application form from VDACS website
Program contact
- 👤 William Jennings
- 📧 william.jennings@vdacs.virginia.gov
- 📞 (804) 786-7161
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible agricultural producers and timber owners in the 27 designated Hurricane Helene-affected localities in Virginia. You must have sustained qualifying losses in one of these areas.
What areas are eligible?
The grant covers 21 counties and 6 independent cities in Virginia affected by Hurricane Helene. Check the VDACS website for the complete list of eligible localities.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is July 1, 2026. Award recipients can expect to receive funds later that year.
What can grant funds be used for?
Funds provide direct aid for recovery from Hurricane Helene losses. Specific eligible uses are detailed on the VDACS website.
How is this program administered?
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services administers the program in partnership with the Department of Forestry and Virginia Cooperative Extension.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Verify your location is in one of the 27 affected localities before spending time on the application.
- Document your qualifying losses thoroughly with photos, receipts, and damage assessments.
- Check the VDACS website early for the full list of eligible areas and specific loss categories.
- Contact your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office for technical assistance with the application.
- Submit your application well before the July 1 deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying from an area not included in the 27 affected localities. Not documenting losses with sufficient evidence. Misunderstanding which losses are eligible for reimbursement.
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