USDA Disaster and Tariff Relief Programs
The United States Department of Agriculture is currently offering two relief programs for which Rhode Island fishermen and aquaculturists may be eligible:
Seafood Trade Relief Program
If you are a U.S. fisherman impacted by retaliatory tariffs, you may qualify for funding through the Seafood Trade Relief Program (STRP). See the USDA STRP website for information on how to apply: https://www.farmers.gov/Seafood [farmers.gov]
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
USDA is implementing Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. See the USDA CFAP 2 website for information on how to apply: https://www.farmers.gov/cfap [farmers.gov]
Please reach out to USDA (contact information provided on respective program websites) with any questions or to receive assistance on preparing an application.
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