Financial Resources for Farmers

In response to historic changes in the business environment by COVID-19, please find pertinent grants, loans, relief programs such as payment delays or late fee forgiveness, and resources and services for emergency planning.

Local

King County Council has allocated nearly $1.4 million in in federal CARES Act emergency relief funding to assist the agriculture sector address financial challenges caused by Covid-19.
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Apply to be considered for a Good Farmer Fund grant or loan.

State

WA State Employment Security Department Resources for Workers and Businesses Affected by COVID-19 (also available in Spanish).

WA State Employment Security Department COVID-19 Scenarios & Benefits Chart.

Employment Security Department created a webinar on how to set up a Secure Access Washington (SAW) account and submit a claim for benefits online.

Federal

The USDA announced the details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America's farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Learn more about the CFAP program and how to apply.

The Small Business Owner's guide to the CARES Act. The guide includes information on the Paycheck Protection Program Loans, Small Business Debt Relief Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Emergency Economic Injury Grants.

The Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program reopened on April 27th. The funds will be distributed on a first come first serve basis and so it is advised to apply as soon as possible.

Agricultural businesses are now eligible for the Small Business Administration's EIDL Loan and Advance Program. The loan portal reopened on May 5th. The portal will be opened for a limited period, and it is recommended that you apply as soon as possible.

Farm Service Agency Farm Loan Programs Information.

Answer a few short questions on the Farm Loan Discovery Tool to learn about USDA farm loans that might be right for you.