Disaster Assistance Program

Eligibility

This funding is available to farmers and ranchers in Whatcom County who:

• Have sustained physical damage or economic loss due to the major flooding event that occurred in Whatcom County during November 2021, and
• Can provide documentation of a reduction in agricultural income or activity as a result of the flood.

Read the Program Guidelines for additional requirements.

Program Guidelines and FAQs

• Please read the Program Guidelines for full details on eligibility, rules, timelines, and funding process.
• You can also find quick answers on the Disaster Assistance Program FAQs.

Apply

Apply by using the Disaster Assistance Program Online Application or download and print a hardcopy here. Please let us know if you need any assistance with the form or if you would like it in another format.

• Email your application to disasterfunding@whatcomcd.org.
• Fill out a hard copy at the Whatcom Conservation District main office: 6975 Hannegan Rd, Lynden, WA 98264.

Contact the Washington State Conservation Commission (360-407-6200) or TTY Relay (711) to request an application in an alternate format.

Contact

• For questions about eligibility or for help with your application, contact Whatcom Conservation District (360-526-2380 or disasterfunding@whatcomcd.org).
• For general questions about the program, contact Jean Fike at the Washington State Commission (360-764-0533 or jfike@scc.wa.gov).