RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – Governor Glenn Youngkin recently announced that Virginia will be launching the USDA-funded Farm Recovery Block Grant Program this coming Monday, Sept. 22.
In partnership with the USDA, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) will be administering $60.9 million in disaster assistance to those impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Once the program has started, farmers and timber landowners in designated localities can apply for direct financial assistance to aid in recovery efforts. These locations include:
“Virginia is proud to lead the nation in delivering recovery aid to farmers and timber landowners still recovering from Hurricane Helene,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “The opening of this program reflects the power of state and federal collaboration, providing meaningful support to communities that provide so much to our Commonwealth and our nation.”
VDACS also announced that they will be hosting a virtual Virginia Farm Recovery Block Grant training session on Wednesday, Sept. 24 to provide potential applicants with an overview of the program and the process. To register for this, click the link here.
To apply for the program, you can visit the link to VDACS website here.
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