The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is announcing the establishment of the Emergency Farmer Relief Program. Farmers and ranchers impacted by the recent storm systems may apply for a one-time grant of $1,500 to address immediate needs resulting from the storms.

Applications for the Emergency Farmer Relief Program will open on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Applicants who complete and submit applications by Friday, March 27, 2026 will be prioritized for funding.

Awards will be announced in the week of March 30, 2026.The program application may be found on DAB’s website.

Applicants must have experienced damage or losses from the storms and must provide a General Excise Tax (GET) license, proving they conduct business in the state.Questions on the program or application should be directed to dab.efr@hawaii.gov.

To view the news release with more information, go to: https://dab.hawaii.gov/blog/main/nr26-04-emergency-farmer-relief/

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