Agriculture Disaster Recovery Loan Program Minnesota Department of Agriculture/Rural Finance Authority Farmers Clean-up and debris removal Lost seed or other crop inputs Feed livestock Damaged structures Septic systems and water wells State or Federal Disaster Declaration Required Agriculture Administrator’s Physical Loss Program Farm Service Agency (FSA) Ag Structure Losses Provides low interest emergency loans for ag structures damaged by a severe weather event, such as a tornado. The damages must be documented by the County Emergency Board (CEB). No Disaster Declaration Required Agriculture Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Farmers and Ranchers Cost-share assistance to rehab farmland Carry out emergency conservation measures in periods of severe drought Up to 75% cost share Contact local FSA office Agriculture Emergency Loan Program Farm Service Agency (FSA) Farmers and Ranchers Provides emergency to assist producers recover from production and physical losses due to disaster Must apply within 8 months of declaration Contact FSA office Major Disaster Declaration or Secretary of Ag Declaration
Agriculture Secretarial Disaster Declaration Farm Service Agency (FSA) Farmers and Ranchers Access to low interest loans Triggers some disaster program eligibility Declared when a 30% crop loss occurs in a county Contact local FSA office to report crop losses Secretary of Ag Declaration Agriculture Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Farmers and Ranchers Provides technical and financial support to treat identified soil, air, water, and related natural resource concerns. Typically 50-75% cost-share but may be up to 90% in rare cases No Disaster Declaration Required Agriculture Minnesota Farm Advocates Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Farmers Provides one-on-one assistance to address crisis caused by natural disaster or financial problems 218-268-4472 No Disaster Declaration Required Agriculture Minnesota Farmer Assistance Network (MFAN) Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Farmers Provides financial guidance, technical assistance, legal and behavioral health referrals, and other forms of assistance free of charge 1-877-898-6326 No Disaster Declaration Required Agriculture Restructure II Loan Program Minnesota Department of Agriculture/Rural Finance Authority Farmers Provide financial assistance with cash flow trouble due to adverse events No Disaster Declaration Required
Agriculture Agriculture Best Management Practices Loans (AgBMP) Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Farmers Rural Landowners Farm Supply Businesses Provides loans used to restore or protect water quality. Provides tree/shrub planting loans. Contact the SWCD. No Disaster Declaration Required Agriculture Livestock Development Team Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Livestock Producers Provides guidance and technical assistance with livestock related issues No Disaster Declaration Required Agriculture Livestock Equipment Loan Program Minnesota Department of Finance Authority Livestock Producers Provides loans for equipment related to: Animal housing Confinement Feeding Milk production management Fencing No Disaster Declaration Required Agriculture Livestock Expansion Loan Program Minnesota Department of Agriculture/Rural Finance Authority Livestock and Dairy Producers Provides loans for improvements to: Land Buildings Other permanent structures No Disaster Declaration Required
Agriculture Agriculture and Economic Development Board Loan Ag Board Business Owners Disaster specific No Disaster Declaration Required Agriculture Seller Assisted Loan Participation Program Minnesota Department of Agriculture/Rural Finance Authority Farmers Provides financial assistance to farmers who wish to sell their farm No Disaster Declaration Required Agriculture Business & Industry Loan Guarantees (B&I) US Department of Agriculture-Rural Development Individuals, cooperatives, partnerships, certain Tribal Communities, public bodies Provides for: Building & equipment Working capital Aquaculture Nurseries Tourist & recreation facilities Hotels and motels Community facilities No Disaster Declaration Required Business Economic Injury Disaster (EIDL) Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Businesses and Small Business Agricultural Cooperatives Loans for working capital Farmers, ranchers, nurseries, religious and non-profits are not eligible Contiguous counties may receive EIDL assistance Major Disaster Declaration (IA) or SBA Declaration
Business Business Physical Disaster Loans Small Business Administration (SBA) Business and certain Repair or replace businesses, real estate, inventories, supplies, etc. Businesses of any size are eligible Charities, churches, private universities, etc., are also eligible Major Disaster Declaration (IA) or SBA Declaration Business Business & Industry Loan Guarantees (B&I) US Department of Agriculture-Rural Development Individuals, cooperatives, partnerships, certain Tribal Communities, public bodies Provides loans for: Building & equipment Working capital Aquaculture Nurseries Tourist & recreation facilities Hotels and motels Community facilities No Disaster Declaration Required Business Agriculture and Economic Development Loan Ag Board Business Owners Disaster specific loans No Disaster Declaration Required Business Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF) Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Local Units of Government Provides grants to local units of government who provide loans to assist businesses Requires special legislation. or 651-259-7430 No Disaster Declaration Required
Business Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Small Business Owners Provides counseling to businesses No Disaster Declaration Required Business Tax Relief for Damaged and Destroyed Properties Minnesota Dept of Revenue Business Owners Provides a reduction in property for business damages received following a disaster Provides reimbursements to local governments for lost property tax revenue Coordinated through the local tax assessor. or Agriculture , or SBA Declaration, or Local Emergency Declaration Community Recovery Technical Assistance (Insurance) Minnesota Department of Commerce Local Units of Government/ Homeowners/ Businesses Survey insurance providers to ensure proper staffing of insurance adjusters are available Ensure prompt and fair settlement of all claims Assist policy holders when they have problems resolving claims www.mn.gov/commerce No Disaster Declaration Required Presidential
Community Recovery Building Inspections Department of and Industry Local Units of Government Assist local officials in the evaluation (damage assessment) of homes, businesses, and other structures MN Dept. of and Industry Doug Nord 651-284-5838/612-834-3853 Hernick 651-284-5848 Scott McLellan 651-284-5869 No Disaster Declaration Required Community Recovery Building Inspections Association of Minnesota Building Officials (AMBO) Units of Government Assist local officials in the evaluation of homes, businesses, and other structures to determine occupancy worthiness Don Munson 651-792-7081 Dale Schoeppner 651-675-5699 No Disaster Declaration Required Community Recovery Structural Assessments Minnesota Structural Engineering Emergency Response Program (MnSEER) Local Units of Government Identify, train and mobilize volunteers Establish relationships with local and state governmental agencies/officials having jurisdiction in emergency situations Coordinate actual assessments Tom Lorentz 612-330-0250 No Disaster Declaration Required
Community Recovery Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Local Units of Government Assist with necessary financial resources Planning and administrative support to implement recovery activities www.mn.gov/deed No Disaster Declaration Required Community Recovery MN Sentence to Service (STS)/Institution Community Work Crew (ICWC) Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) Local Units of Government Provides assistance for: Debris cleanup Flood protection work Facility Offenders can also fill and palletize sandbags at their facilities. Community Recovery Community Disaster Loan Program Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Local Units of Government A loan to local governments who have experienced a substantial loss in tax or other revenue due to a presidentially declared disaster which affects significantly and adversely the level and/or categories of essential municipal services provided prior to the disaster. Disaster Declaration Required Education Disaster Enrollment Impact Aid Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) School Districts Provides grant assistance to school districts who have lost pupils has a result of disaster 651-582-8766 No Disaster Declaration Required
Education Disaster Relief Facilities Grant Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) School Districts Provides grant assistance for costs related to facilities cleanup, repair, and replacement that are related to disaster and are not covered by insurance or federal agency payments. 651-582-8766 No Disaster Declaration Required Education Disaster Relief Operating Grant Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) School Districts Provides grant assistance for disaster related operating costs not covered by insurance or FEMA. 651-582-8766 No Disaster Declaration Required Education Pupil Transportation Aid Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) School Districts Provides grant assistance for increased costs associated with transporting students as a result of disaster. 651-582-8766 No Disaster Declaration Required Employment Unemployment Insurance Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Unemployed Certain eligibility required or 877-898-9090 No Disaster Declaration Required Employment National Emergency Grant (NEG) Minnesota Department of Employment and Unemployed as a result of disaster Creates temporary jobs to assist with: Clean-up Restoration activities Contact local Workforce Center.
Economic Development Humanitarian assistance 6 month limit Financial Mortgage and Renter Guidance Minnesota Homeownership Center Homeowners and Renters Provides guidance for homeowners and renters who are involved in mortgage and/or foreclosure situations from disasters No Disaster Declaration Required Financial Tax Relief for Victims of Terrorist Attacks IRS Tax relief Victim compensation ONA type reimbursements Must be designated for relief Hazard Mitigation Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)(404) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Units of Government/PNP Implement long-term hazard mitigation measures following a Major Disaster Declaration Acquisition of residential property in the floodplain Elevation of homes and businesses Retrofitting structures Floodwall systems to protect critical infrastructure Construction of community safe rooms Jen Nelson Hazard Mitigation Officer 651-201-7427 Major Disaster Declaration
Hazard Mitigation Flood Damage Reduction Grant Program (FDR) Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Local Units of Government Provides technical and financial assistance for reducing the risk of flood damage. No Declaration Required Hazard Mitigation National Insurance Program (NFIP) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and businesses which are in NFIP communities Provides insurance against losses Protection against devastating financial losses Improved construction practices Coverage is provided by the NFIP federal insurance program Coverage is obtained through the insurance industry Program is coordinated by the DNR Waters and Ecological Resources Division Ceil Strauss 651-259-5713 ceil.strauss@state.mn.us No Disaster Declaration Required/ Community must participate in the program Hazard Mitigation Community Assistance Program (CAP) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) NFIP Communities Provide funding for technical assistance Evaluate community performance in implementing NFIP flood plain mgt activities DNR Waters and Ecological Resources Division Ceil Strauss 651-259-5713 ceil.strauss@state.mn.us Housing Housing Assistance (IHP) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Homeowners/ Renters assistance to address temporary housing, repair, replacement, and permanent housing for homeowners. Primary Home In declared county US Citizen or other qualifying status 100% federal funds Major Disaster Declaration (IA)
Renters are eligible for rental assistance only. www.disasterassistance.gov Housing Needs Assistance (ONA) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Homeowners/ Renters Personal property Disaster related transportation costs Disaster related medical and dental costs Disaster related funeral and burial costs Other eligible disaster related costs Same requirements as Housing Assistance Program. 75%/25% cost www.disasterassistance.gov Disaster Declaration (IA) Housing Home Disaster Loan Program Small Business Administration (SBA) Homeowners/ Renters Provides low interest loans to repair or replace disaster damages Renters are only eligible for personal property losses Customer Service Center 800-659-2955 Major Disaster Declaration (IA) or SBA Declaration Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) Low-Moderate Income Home Owners Provides financing for home improvements which directly affect the safety, habitability, energy efficiency, and accessibility www.mnhousing.gov No Disaster Declaration Required Housing Fix-up Fund Loans Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) Homeowners Low interest loans to improve the livability, accessibility, or energy efficiency www.mnhousing.gov No Disaster Declaration Required
Housing Community Fix-up Fund Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) Homeowners Must meet the needs and objectives as identified by the local unit of government Must meet the needs and objectives as identified by the local unit of government No Disaster Declaration Required Housing Rental Property Assistance Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) Renters Must contact MHFA for details Minnesota Housing Finance Agency 800-710-8871 www.mnhousing.gov No Disaster Declaration Required Housing Quick Start Program Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) Homeowners and Renters The eligibility requirements for this program are determined after each disaster. Program may be eligible to “SBA Declines” only Residential homeowners and rental property damages as a result of the disaster Interest free loans which may be forgivable after 10 years Calvin Greening 651-296-8843 www.mnhousing.gov Homes Division Major Disaster Declaration and/or Legislative Housing Community Development Block Grants Housing and Urban Development (HUD) State, Local Units of Governments, Tribal Communities Provides assistance to address needs which have not been met by other www.hud.gov Major Disaster Declaration on
federal disaster assistance programs. Housing Development Housing and Community Facilities Program US Department of Agriculture Low-Very Low Income Families Provides low interest home improvement loans and grants. Loans are for: repairs Installing essential features Remove health and safety hazards Grants are for: Persons 62 yrs or Remove health and safety hazards Remodel to accessibility standards for occupant Funding is based annual appropriation Housing Small Cities Development Program/Housing Grants Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Local Units of Government w/Cities and Twps under 50,000 population and counties under 200,000 Provides loans for rehabilitation, new construction, land acquisition, site improvements and infrastructure, and housing construction Must benefit low and moderate income persons No Disaster Declaration Required Housing Tax Relief for Damaged and Destroyed Properties Minnesota Dept of Revenue Homeowners Provides a reduction in property for homeowner damages Minnesota Department of Revenue Declaration, or
received following a disaster Provides reimbursements to local governments for lost property tax revenue Secretary of Agriculture Declaration, or SBA Declaration, or Local Emergency Declaration Housing Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) US Department of Energy Low Income Households Projects which include air sealing, insulation, or replacement/repair of home heating or water heating equipment Managed by Commerce No Declaration Required Natural Resources Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Farmers and Ranchers Provides technical and financial support to treat identified soil, air, water, and related natural resource concerns. Typically 50-75% cost-share but may be up to 90% in rare cases
Natural Resources Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Applicants must apply through their local unit of government Provide financial assistance for debris removal from stream channels, road culverts and bridges Reshaping and protecting eroded banks Correcting damaged drainage facilities Repairing levees and structures Reseeding damaged areas Purchasing flood plain easements Application must be submitted within 10 days of disaster in exigent circumstances and 60 days in non-exigent circumstances No Declaration Required Natural Resources Re-Invest In Minnesota (RIM) Reserve Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) Private Landowners through SWCDs and BWSR Acquires conservation easements and implements conservation practices to enhance fish and wildlife habitat, reduce erosion and protect water quality Payment rates for easements and conservation practices established by BWSR Contact the local SWCD. No Declaration Required Natural Resources Native Buffer Cost- Share Program Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) Landowners through SWCDs Provides cost-share for riparian native vegetation buffers to protect and improve water quality, biodiversity and wildlife habitat Up to 75% cost-share Contact the local SWCD. No Declaration Required
Natural Resources State Cost-Share Program Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) Landowners through Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) Provides cost-share for installing and/or repairing conservation practices that protect and improve soil and water quality by controlling soil erosion and reducing sedimentation. Contact the local Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) -Up to 75% cost-share No Declaration Required Natural Resources Disaster Recovery Program Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) Private Landowners through Local Units of Government Provides cost-share to repair, install or rehabilitate erosion and sediment control, water quality and watershed protection projects in the disaster area. Contact the unit of government, SWCD, or Watershed District (WD). Requires special state funding appropriation. Declaration Required Natural Resources Nonpoint Engineering Assistance Program Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) Private Landowners through Local Soil and Water Conservation Districts Can provide shared engineering assistance through for erosion and sediment control, water quality and watershed protection projects in the disaster area Contact the local SWCD No Declaration Required Public Infrastructure Wastewater Infrastructure Fund Public Facilities Authority (PFA) Local Units of Government Assist communities identify funding to restore infrastructure No Declaration Required Public Infrastructure Drinking Water Revolving Fund Public Facilities Authority (PFA) Units of Government Assist communities identify funding to restore infrastructure No Declaration Required
Public Infrastructure No Specific Program US Army Corps of Engineers Federal, State, and Local Units of Government Emergency debris clearance Temporary construction of emergency access routes Emergency restoration of critical public services and facilities Emergency demolition or stabilization of damaged structures and facilities Technical assistance. Damage assessment, and structural inspections May act the authority of the Flood Control and Coastal Emergency Act or by Major Disaster Declaration Public Infrastructure Small Cities Development Program/Public Facilities Grants Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Local Units of Government Funds are granted for: Wastewater treatment projects Collection systems and treatment plants Fresh water projects, including wells, water towers and distribution systems Storm sewer projects Flood control projects Street projects No Disaster Declaration Required
Public Infrastructure Water & Waste Loan & Grant Program USDA-Rural Development Public entities, Indian tribes, and non-profit corporations. Construct, repair, modify, expand, improve water supply and distribution systems, and waste collection and treatment systems. Also other related costs. Ulrick Jackson 651-602-7811 ulrick.jackson@mn.usda.gov No Disaster Declaration Required Public Infrastructure Water and Waste Disposal Loan Guarantees USDA-Rural Development Public entities, Indian tribes, and non-profit corporations. Construct, repair, modify, expand, improve water supply and distribution systems, and waste collection and treatment systems. Also other related costs. Ulrick Jackson 651-602-7811 ulrick.jackson@mn.usda.gov No Disaster Declaration Required Public Infrastructure Solid Waste Management Grants USDA-Rural Development Non-profit organizations and public bodies. Provide technical assistance and training to reduce pollution of water resources and improve management of solid waste facilities. Ulrick Jackson 651-602-7811 ulrick.jackson@mn.usda.gov No Disaster Declaration Required Public Infrastructure Community Facilities Loan & Grant Program USDA-Rural Development A public body, A not-for-profit organization, cooperative, or private corporation. Federally recognized Indian tribes. Build facilities and purchase equipment for fire and rescue, early warning systems, police stations, health clinics, schools, libraries, hospitals, etc. Ulrick Jackson 651-602-7811 ulrick.jackson@mn.usda.gov No Disaster Declaration Required