Farmer Flood Relief Fund Grant Application

Farmer Flood Relief Fund Grant Application
Application Overview

The Farmer Flood Relief Fund, administered by the Snoqualmie Valley Preservation Alliance (SVPA) in coordination with regional partners, is a one-time emergency relief program created in response to the December 2025 flooding. This fund provides rapid, short-term financial assistance to commercial farms in King County and Snohomish County that experienced flood-related impacts.

This program is designed to help farms fill early recovery gaps — such as cleanup, repairs, materials replacement, labor costs, and stabilization of operations — while waiting for insurance payments or larger state and federal assistance programs to mobilize. While this fund cannot make farms “whole,” it is intended to provide meaningful support during a critical window when cash flow is often most constrained.

Multiple Funding Sources & Award Rounds

This relief effort is supported by multiple funding sources, including county public dollars and nonprofit and private contributions. At this time, more funding is currently available for farms in King County, as some funds are tied to local public funding requirements and must be allocated to King County farms only. However, funding is also available for Snohomish County farms, and SVPA is actively working with partners to continue raising additional resources to support recovery across the region.

Because funding is being raised on an ongoing basis, multiple rounds of awards are anticipated. If your application is not funded in the first round, it will continue to be considered in subsequent rounds as additional funds become available and needs are reassessed. A portion of funds will be reserved to help ensure equitable access for farms that may need more time to apply.

Grant Awards & Disbursement Structure

Grant awards are anticipated to range from $1,000 to $10,000, depending on severity of impact, urgency, vulnerability, and available funds.
- Awards of $5,000 or less will be disbursed in full upon award approval.
- Awards over $5,000 will be disbursed in two installments:
  - 75% paid upon award approval
  - 25% paid upon submission of closeout reporting
Closeout Reporting & Accountability

Closeout reporting will be expected within 120 days of receiving the initial award. Reporting will be light and flexible, and may include:
- A brief written summary of how funds were used
- An affidavit of use
- Receipts, photos, or other simple documentation
Applicants may submit closeout materials earlier than 120 days if they wish to receive the remaining 25% sooner. Requests for additional time will be considered on a case-by-case basis, recognizing that recovery timelines vary.

Please note that some follow-up reporting will be required. While SVPA aims to keep reporting requirements minimal, awardees may be asked to provide receipts or other documentation. We encourage applicants to keep track of all flood recovery–related expenses.

Important Guidance on Other Assistance Programs

This fund is supported primarily by county and nonprofit sources. However, some flood recovery activities may overlap with federal or other assistance programs.

Before using these funds, awardees are strongly encouraged to check with relevant agencies or insurers — such as USDA, Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), or private insurance providers — to ensure that the timing or use of funds will not affect eligibility for other programs.

In particular:
- Some federal programs do not allow work to begin until required reviews and approvals are completed
- Starting work early may result in disqualification from those programs
- Receiving this grant should not reduce federal payment rates, as long as
- funds are provided directly to the producer and not used to pay invoices on their behalf
SVPA cannot provide eligibility determinations for other programs, but we are happy to help connect applicants to appropriate resources.

Application Process & Timeline
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
- Multiple rounds of awards are anticipated
- A portion of funds will be reserved to support equitable access
This application is designed to be straightforward and should take 30 minutes or less to complete

We know this is a challenging time, and we appreciate you taking a moment to share information about your situation so we can support recovery efforts as fairly and effectively as possible.

Questions about the application process?
Contact Lauren Silver-Turner at lauren@svpa.us if you have questions or require more information.
Please check the box below if you require assistance filling out this application. If yes, someone will contact you to help you with your application using the contact information you provide below.

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Applicant Contact Information
Applicant Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Email Address*
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Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Current Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Farm Name *
Farm Address (if different from above)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Eligibility Confirmation
Which county is your farm located in?*

King CountySnohomish CountyI have farm property in both King and Snohomish CountiesI do not farm in King or Snohomish Counties
Did flooding impacts occur during the December 2025 flooding events?*

YesNo
Will funds be used for flood recovery-related expenses?*

YesNo
Farm Information
Which area best describes your farm location? If you have multiple farm locations, please select all that apply.*

Lower Snoqualmie ValleyUpper Snoqualmie ValleySnohomish River ValleySkykomish River ValleyNorth Fork StillaguamishSouth Fork StillaguamishPilchuck RiverLower Green RiverUpper Green RiverEnumclaw PlateauI'm not sureOther
Are you operating an agricultural operation that produces agricultural products for sale, donation, or organized community distribution? *
Eligible operations include commercial farms and farms growing food for CSAs, markets, food banks, mutual aid, or hunger relief. Personal or household gardens are not eligible.
How do you primarily distribute your farm's products? (Select all that apply)*

Direct sales (farm stand, CSA, farmers market, etc.)WholesaleFood banks/hunger relief organizationsCommunity or mutual aid distributionOther
How many years have you operated as a commercial farm?*

0-4 years5-9 years10-19 years20+ years
Is farming your primary or a significant source of income for you and/your household? (Primary or significant source of income means that more than 35% of your household or personal income comes from farming activities.)*

Yes - farming is my primary source of income.Farming is a significant source of income, but not my only source.No - farming is a secondary or supplemental source of income.Prefer not to say
How many acres do you farm?*
What do you grow or produce? Please select all that apply. It’s okay if there is some overlap between categories (for example, perennial flowers may fall under more than one option). This question is intended to capture the diversity of farm operations and production systems, not to require a perfect classification.*

Diversified vegetables (e.g mixed annual vegetable crops, market garden production, CSA vegetables)Row crops/commodity or cash crops (e.g. corn, soybeans, wheat, barley, dry beans, other field-scale crops)Fruit crops (tree fruit, berries, vines)Perennial crops (e.g. berries, orchard crops, bulbs, asparagus, nursery perennials)Grains or dry crops (non-row) (e.g. specialty grains, small grains, seed crops)Flowers or ornamental plants (cut flowers, ornamentals, bulbs)Herbs or medicinal plantsNursery plants or starts (seedlings, transplants, trees, shrubs)Mushrooms or fungiLivestock for meat (e.g. beef, pork, lamb, goat)Poultry for meatEgg productionDairy productionFiber animals (e.g. wool, alpaca fiber, mohair)Breeding stock (animals raised primarily for breeding or sale as breeding animals)HorsesApiary products (honey, beeswax, pollination services)Aquaculture (e.g. fish, shellfish)Value-added products (e.g. preserves, fermented foods, baked goods, processed products)Other
How many people work on your farm (including yourself, family members, and volunteers)?*
Please share any additional information about your farm that you would like the review team to know. You may use this space to describe aspects of your operation that are not captured elsewhere in the application. *
Optional examples of information you may choose to include: How your farm is structured or operated (e.g., family-owned, collectively run, incubator farm, leased land). Farming practices or approaches (e.g., organic-certified, regenerative, culturally specific practices). Who you grow food for (e.g., direct sales, CSAs, food banks, hunger relief, community distribution). Cultural, community, or educational roles your farm plays. Anything else that helps us understand your farm’s work, values, or context.
Flood Impact Summary
What immediate needs or damages are you aware of at this time? Check all that apply.*

Infrastructure damage (fences, barns, pumps, utilities, storage buildings, etc.)Equipment loss/damage (tractors, implements, farm vehicles, etc.)Field/Crop loss (in-field crops were lost)Livestock loss/harmErosion/Loss of farmable landLoss of top soilDeposition of silt/sediment in production areasLoss of inputs (feed, bulbs, tubers, seeds, other materials)Labor costs incurredOther
Please elaborate on how the December 2025 flood has impacted your farm so far. *
Did this flooding cause losses that you expect will reduce your farm's production or income in 2026 or beyond? For example: loss of seeds or planting materials, loss of perennial crops, soil damage that reduces future yields, delayed planting, or shortened growing seasons.*

YesNoUnsure
If yes or unsure, please describe the projected or anticipated losses. This may include estimated revenue you expect not to earn in 2026 or beyond, increased costs to restore production, or reduced yields caused by flood-related damage. Estimates are acceptable.
We understand that projected losses are estimates and may change over time. Please share your best understanding at this point. Precise accounting is not required.
Please upload photos or other documentation of flood impacts on your farm (optional, but strongly encouraged).

This may include photos of flooded fields, damaged infrastructure, debris, erosion, or other impacts, as well as receipts, invoices, or estimates related to flood recovery costs. Providing documentation helps our review team better understand the severity and urgency of impacts. Submitting files is optional and not required for eligibility.
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Financial Need & Coverage
Do you currently have crop insurance, and do you expect it to cover your flood-related losses?*

I do not have crop insuranceI have crop insurance, but it will not cover most of my flood-related lossesI have crop insurance, but coverage is partial or unclear at this time.I have crop insurance and expect it to cover most flood-related lossesI am unsure/still determining coverage
Do you currently have flood insurance for farm-related structures or equipment, and do you expect it to cover your flood-related losses? (This may include barns, packing sheds, equipment, pumps, utilities, or other insured farm infrastructure)*

I do not have flood insurance for farm-related structures or equipment.I have flood insurance, but it will not cover most of my flood-related losses/damage.I have flood insurance, but coverage is partial or unclear at this time.I have flood insurance and expect it to cover most flood-related losses/damage.I am unsure/still determining coverage.
Please briefly describe any anticipated insurance coverage gaps or out-of-pocket costs. If none, write N/A. *
Have you applied for or received flood-related financial assistance from any other agencies, organizations or otherwise? If yes, please describe. *
NOTE: Having recieved awards/financial assistance from other funding sources DOES NOT disqualify you from this Farm Flood Relief Fund. These responses simply help our reviewers with context and prioritzation.
This fund is intended to provide short-term, gap-filling support and cannot fully compensate farms for all flood-related losses. We recognize that total damages may be much greater than the amount requested here. Please estimate the amount of support that would be most helpful in the near term (next 1–3 months) to address urgent recovery needs while waiting for insurance or other assistance. (This estimate will be used to help categorize applications; final award amounts may vary based on available funds and overall demand.)*

$1,000 - $2,499$2,500 - $4,999$5,000 - $7,499$7,500 - $10,000
Briefly describe how this amount would help your farm in the near-term. (i.e. replacing lost crops or materials, replacing damaged equipment, repairing infrastructure, clean up and debris removal, emergency livestock needs, restoring access roads and field entry, lost income due to access/crop loss, other urgent needs.)*
If you’re comfortable sharing, please provide a rough estimate of your total flood-related losses to date (including uninsured or not-yet-covered losses). We understand that assessing impacts and losses takes time. Your best estimate is sufficient and does not need to be exact.
This information will be used for context only.
This question is optional but strongly encouraged. Please estimate the percentage of your farm’s annual gross revenue or productive capacity impacted by this flood event. This information helps us fairly prioritize awards across farms of different sizes. We understand that assessing losses takes time. Your best estimate is sufficient and does not need to be exact. If you are unable to estimate at this time, selecting “Unable to estimate” WILL NOT disqualify your application.

Less than 5%5 - 10 %10 - 25%25 - 50%More than 50%Unable to estimate at this time
Vulnerability and Capacity

The following questions help us understand factors that may affect your ability to recover from flooding in the short term. This information is used to help prioritize limited relief funds in a fair and equitable way. As you respond, you may wish to consider factors such as narrow operating margins, beginning farmer status, limited access to credit, recent expansions, unpaid damage from previous flood events, smaller-scale operations, or other circumstances that increase financial strain during recovery.
Please describe any factors that increase your financial vulnerability during this recovery period.*
You may refer back to the examples above, or describe any other relevant circumstance.
Optional Question: Is there anything else you would like us to know about your situation?
OPTIONAL Equity, Access, & Demographic Questions

The following questions are optional and are intended to help us better understand barriers to accessing recovery resources, assess equity, improve outreach, and support future funding efforts related to flood recovery. Responses will be used only in aggregate and will not be used to identify individual farms. Choosing not to respond to any of these questions will not affect your eligibility or consideration for funding in any way.
Which, if any, of the following made it harder for you to access recovery resources after the flood? (Optional)

Language BarriersLimited internet or computer accessLimited time or capacity to complete applicationsLack of information about available resourcesDifficulty navigating government or assistance programsTransportation or access challengesNone of the aboveOther
Did you need assistance completing this application or learning about available resources? (Optional)

YesNoSomewhat
Which of the follow best describes you? (Optional - check all that apply)

Beginning Farmer (0-5 years)First-generation farmerBIPOC farmerImmigrant or refugee farmerLimited English ProficiencyVeteranPrefer not to answer
Primary language spoken for farm business (Optional)

EnglishSpanishHmongPrefer not to answerOther
Do you currently receive any public assistance or support programs that help meet basic household or farm needs? (Optional)This question is optional and used only to help assess equity and access. Responses will not affect eligibility.

YesNoPrefer not to say
If yes, which types of assistance do you currently receive? (Select all that apply.)

SNAP / Food AssistanceHousing assistance (e.g. Section 8 or other subsidized housing)TANF or cash assistanceMedicaid / Apple HealthPrefer not to specificyOther
I certify that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and that the impacts described are related to the December 2025 flooding. I understand that funding is not guaranteed and that light follow-up documentation will be required. *
I understand that SVPA may coordinate with partner organizations to ensure legal, fair, and equitable distribution of relief funds.*
I understand that aggregated, non-identifying information about flood impacts and losses reported through this application may be used by SVPA and its partners for storytelling, reporting, and fundraising purposes, or to support partners in collecting information related to the December flooding, with the goal of helping secure additional resources to support farm recovery. Individual farms will not be identified without permission.*
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Farmer Flood Relief Fund Grant Application

Applicant Contact Information

Eligibility Confirmation

Farm Information

Flood Impact Summary

Please upload photos or other documentation of flood impacts on your farm (optional, but strongly encouraged).

Financial Need & Coverage

Vulnerability and Capacity

OPTIONAL Equity, Access, & Demographic Questions