Livestock Forage Disaster Program

Department Of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency

LFP provides compensation to eligible livestock producers that have suffered grazing losses for covered livestock on land that is native or improved pastureland with permanent vegetative cover or is planted specifically for grazing. It also provides compensation to eligible livestock producers that have suffered grazing losses on rangeland managed by a federal agency if the eligible livestock producer is prohibited by the federal agency from grazing the normal permitted livestock on the managed

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Helps livestock producers recover from grazing losses caused by drought or fire. Provides compensation for affected livestock on eligible pastureland.

Quick Facts

Funding
$0.5 - $9.5
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Organization
Department Of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency

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What Is This Program?

LFP provides compensation to eligible livestock producers that have suffered grazing losses due to drought or fire for covered livestock on land that is native or improved pastureland with permanent vegetative cover or is planted specifically for grazing. Fire losses must occur on rangeland managed by a federal agency.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Complete an application form
  • Submit the application to the local FSA office
  • Provide necessary production records
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/livestock-forage/index
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
in-person
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
Feb. 26, 20262026 enrollment period closes
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • costs associated with forage losses due to drought or other natural disasters
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • costs not related to forage losses
  • non-eligible expenses as defined by the program
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
reimbursement
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
Yes

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
No
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
Yes, you can combine with other government funding.

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards.
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

Kelly.Breinig@usda.gov
(202) 720-1603

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.

This program offers funding up to $9.5 (minimum $0.5).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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