Georgia farmers, ranchers, and foresters affected by Hurricane Helene will be able to apply for financial assistance starting March 16 through the Georgia Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program. The storm, which struck in September 2024, caused significant damage across much of the state.
The program is funded by $531.2 million in federal aid to address losses not already covered by existing USDA programs. The application window will remain open until midnight on April 27, 2026.
Producers who experienced losses in areas such as timber, farm infrastructure, poultry, beef cattle, dairy cattle, milk production, dairy feed, pecans, blueberries, citrus, nursery crops, and plasticulture or bare-ground practices are eligible to apply. Minimum loss requirements must be met.
Applications and further information about eligibility and guidance can be found at www.farmrecovery.com.
The National Federation of Independent Business – Georgia (NFIB Georgia) is active in supporting small business owners throughout the state. The organization promotes policies that aim for tax relief and regulatory transparency and engages members with resources like webinars and newsletters. NFIB Georgia also conducts surveys on small business optimism and advocates for workforce development while recognizing legislators who support small business interests. More details about their work can be found on their official website.
