Alabama Agriculture
The eligibility period for the use of CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds closed December 31, 2021. All CRF programs are closed.
The program materials on this page are for informational use only. Please visit
https://frf.alabama.gov for current Covid-19 funding programs.
Governor Ivey has awarded $26 Million of Coronavirus Relief Funds to assist Alabama Agriculture impacted by COVID-19. These funds will
be distributed through seven programs (below). No funds may be utilized for salaries, building projects or capital improvements. Applications
for reimbursement and detailed information will be available as they are announced.
Alabama Agriculture Livestock Auction Market Direct Payment Program - The application period of November 17, 2020 - December 1, 2020 is now closed.
- $500,000 to provide direct payments not to exceed $25,000 to Alabama licensed cattle auction markets.
Alabama Agriculture Poultry Processor Reimbursement Program - The application period of November 17, 2020 - December 1, 2020 is now closed.
- $1.2 million to reimburse Alabama poultry processing facilities for purchases of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE),
disinfectants, workstation dividers, and COVID-19 testing kits to protect their employees from COVID-19. These expenses
would be up to a maximum of $40,000.00 per facility.
Direct Payment Business Stabilization Grants to Cattle Producers -
The application period of September 8, 2020 - October 9, 2020 is now closed.
- $10.5 million (for feeder and fed cattle sold between April 16, 2020 and May 15, 2020, and dairy producers that qualified
for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP).
State Supplemental CFAP Grant Program -
The application period of September 15, 2020 - October 15, 2020 is now closed.
- $8 million for a state supplemental payment to producers that qualified for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP).
The exact percentage to be used for the state payment will be determined after all state supplemental CFAP applications have been
received and USDA’s CFAP data is finalized.
Nursery Grower Reimbursement Program -
The application period of September 15, 2020 - October 15, 2020 is now closed.
- $1 million to reimburse licensed nursery growers for purchases of PPE, disinfectants, workstation dividers, COVID-19 testing
for employees, etc. to combat COVID-19 made between March 13, 2020 and July 31, 2020.
- This program will not apply for nursery growers that are compensated through the State Supplemental CFAP Program.
Poultry Farmer Stabilization Grant Program - The application period of October 13, 2020 - November 6, 2020 is now closed.
- Broiler Growers
- Pullet Growers
- Breeder Growers
The application period for these three programs was August 24 - September 15, 2020.
Meat Processing Plant Reimbursement Program
- $1.5 million for reimbursements up to $50,000 for existing processors to expand capacity to meet increased demand caused by COVID-19.
- Applications available from ADAI Meat Inspection Section.
Catfish Processor Reimbursement Program
- $500,000 to reimburse catfish processing plants for purchases of PPE, disinfectants, workstation dividers, COVID-19 testing for
employees, etc. to combat COVID-19 made between March 13, 2020 and July 31, 2020.
- ADAI will provide applications.
Fruit & Vegetable Processor Reimbursement Program
- $500,000 to reimburse fruit and vegetable processing plants for purchases of PPE, disinfectants, workstation dividers, COVID-19
testing for employees, etc. to combat COVID-19 made between March 13, 2020 and July 31, 2020.
- Funds may also be used to reimburse the processors for the purchase of equipment such as washing stations, flash freezers, and
packaging equipment to expand production to meet increased demand caused by COVID-19.
- Applications available from ADAI Farmers Market Authority.
COVID-19 Memos/Instructions: