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State of Texas Agriculture Relief (STAR) Fund

Texas Department of AgricultureNo deadline listed

Summary

Texas farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses in counties under a disaster or agricultural emergency declaration can apply within 90 days for STAR Fund cost share to rebuild fences and restore operations after natural disasters (not drought).

About this grant

Cost share for qualified agricultural producers hit by natural disasters, to help rebuild fences, restore operations and cover other agricultural disaster relief costs; drought is not eligible. The applicant's county must be under a Governor's disaster declaration or a Commissioner of Agriculture emergency declaration, and applications are due within 90 days of the proclamation. TDA sets maximum award amounts for each activation (Amount not published); TDA's open grants list shows the program as currently open.

Who can apply

  • For-profit companies
  • Small businesses
  • Individuals

Texas farmers, ranchers and agribusiness owners adversely impacted by natural disasters (drought is not eligible)

Applicant's county must be included in a Governor's disaster declaration or a Commissioner of Agriculture agricultural emergency declaration

Application due within 90 days of the proclamation, with verification of the damage

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Agriculture
  • Disaster recovery

Money can be used for

  • Disaster recovery
  • Repairs

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