Emergency Farmer Relief Program for March 2026 Kona Low | State of Hawaii - Dept of Agriculture - Emergency Agricultural Loan Program

(Emergency Farmer Relief) The State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity provides the Emergency Farmer Relief Program. Farmers, ranchers, and businesses who experienced damage or losses from the March 2026 Kona Low 1 or Kona Low 2 may receive a one-time grant of $1,500 to help with immediate needs resulting from the storm. Applications open on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Applicants who complete and submit applications by Friday, March 27, 2026 will be prioritized funding. Awards will be announced in the week of March 30, 2026. To read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) visit the website, https://dab.hawaii.gov/?page_id=13851&preview=true. Call or email with questions. For help completing the application call the Governor’s Office of Recovery and Resiliency at (808) 586-0034. Additional contacts include the Agricultural Loan Division's phone number (808) 973-9460 or email address, [email protected].