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The US Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency has shared two programs available to support the recovery of agricultural land and forestland owners from April’s ice storm. The Emergency Conservation Program provides funding to restore agricultural production on land damaged by natural disasters, including a new provision specific to maple sap operations. The Emergency Forest Restoration Program assists owners of private forest land with recovery efforts. Both programs provide funding as well as technical assistance. Land owners should apply as soon as possible to ensure timely assistance.
Applications for $700,000 in latest Rural Readiness Grant Program are now open. Guidance for the final round of funding offered in 2025 for the Rural Readiness Grant Program have been released by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) and letters of intent will be accepted through June 30. The Rural Readiness Grant Program is funded through the state and aims to support the unique needs of rural communities in Michigan by offering up to $50,000 in reimbursement grant funding to tax-exempt organizations. Activities supported by these competitive grants include capacity building, development readiness initiatives, partnership and plan formation, and cross-sector collaboration.
Governor Whitmer announces the approval of Small Business Administration (SBA) assistance for Northern Michigan counties affected by the March ice storm. An administrative disaster declaration was granted for Cheboygan County and the contiguous counties of Charlevoix, Emmet, Mackinac, Montmorency, Otsego, and Presque Isle, which provides financial assistance to repair or replace damaged property.
Residents, businesses, and non-profits in these counties that were impacted by the ice storm are eligible for low-interest loans to help with property repair or replacement through the SBA.
The Disaster Loans include:
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Business Physical Disaster Loans: businesses can apply for loans to help repair or replace damaged property, including real estate, inventory, supplies, machinery, and equipment. Organizations of all sizes are eligible to apply, including private non-profit organizations, like churches, charities, and private educational institutions.
- Economic Injury Disaster Loans: working capital loans are also available to support small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, aquaculture operations, and most private non-profit organizations that are facing financial hardships due to the ice storm. These loans are designed to help organizations recover and maintain operations through the post-disaster recovery period.
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Home Disaster Loans: homeowners and renters may also be eligible for loans to repair or replace real estate and personal belongings damaged by the storm, including vehicles.
For more information, visit this website.
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