Reimbursement
Rhode Island Agricultural and Forestry Disaster Relief Program
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
What you can get
Up to 80% of approved eligible losses; payment percentage may be reduced if funding is insufficient. • A possible later supplemental round could raise total reimbursement to 95%; it is not guaranteed. No individual dollar cap is stated in the linked RFA.
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, Rhode Island agricultural, aquaculture, and forestry producers with eligible 2023 or 2024 weather losses
- Coverage
- RI
- Deadline & timing
- Due December 30, 2026. First round opened October 5 and closes December 30, 2026; time and timezone are not stated. A second round is conditional on remaining funds, with no dates announced.
- Eligibility
- Specific loss thresholds and citizenship or organizational requirements apply. Other disaster assistance and insurance must be disclosed to prevent duplicate benefits. One application covers all claimed Rhode Island properties.
Optional expert service · $249
Turn program research into an application package.
An eligibility screen for one farm, a shortlist of up to three relevant programs, and draft practice justifications and a document checklist for one selected application. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.
Last verified Nov 5, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.