Emergency Commodity Assistance Program

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Emergency Commodity Assistance Program

Federal · FARM SERVICE AGENCY · #10.121

ECAP will issue a 1-time economic assistance payment to eligible producers of an eligible commodity for the 2024 crop year if the Secretary determines that the expected gross return per acre for the eligible commodity is less than the expected cost of production per acre for that eligible commodity.

Also known as

ECAP

About this program

ECAP will issue a 1-time economic assistance payment to eligible producers of an eligible commodity for the 2024 crop year if the Secretary determines that the expected gross return per acre for the eligible commodity is less than the expected cost of production per acre for that eligible commodity.

Who can apply

Veteran (including dependents)Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal GovernmentSchool DistrictNonprofit OrganizationFarmworkerTribalSmall Business PersonLand/Property Owner

Categories

FinancialIndemnity/Insurance (non-loan)

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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