The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened applications for Stage 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program for producers who suffered crop, tree, bush or vine losses due to natural disasters that took place in 2023-24. Stage 2 provides support for losses not covered by Stage 1 of SDRP — including uninsured impacts and quality losses. The deadline for both programs is April 30, 2026.
Stage 2 of the SDRP provides assistance for:
- Non-indemnified (including shallow) losses
- Uncovered (uninsured) losses
- Quality losses
The losses must be due to wildfires, hurricanes, floods, derechos, excessive heat, tornadoes, winter storms, freeze (including a polar vortex), smoke exposure, excessive moisture, qualifying drought and related conditions that occurred in calendar years 2023 and/or 2024.
To apply, growers must complete the FSA-526 SDRP form (Stage 1; this pre-filled application was mailed to eligible producers) or the FSA-504 SDRP form (Stage 2). In addition, applicants must have the forms listed below on file. Most growers who have participated in an FSA program have these forms on file.
- Form AD-2047, Customer Data Worksheet
- Form CCC-902, Farm Operating Plan for an individual or legal entity
- Form CCC-901, Member Information for Legal Entities (if applicable)
- Form FSA-510, Request for an Exception to the $125,000 Payment Limitation for Certain Programs (if applicable).
- SF-3881, Direct Deposit
- Form FSA-578, Report of Acreage, if applicable
- AD-1026, Highly Erodible Land Conservation (HELC) and Wetland Conservation (WC) Certification
An SDRP Fact Sheet is available online, as are FAQs and a list of eligible California counties. Growers are encouraged to contact their local Farm Service Agency for additional guidance on the application.