Applications are now open through August 15, 2025, for farmers interested in participating in the $10-billion Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP), which is being administered by USDA’s ...

ECAP Recap The Emergency Commodity Assistance Program is a one-time payment to farmers included in the American Relief Act of 2025, which was passed by Congress and signed by President Biden in ...

The initial round of ECAP payments will only amount to 85% of the per-acre payment to ensure enough funding is available for all farmers who sign up for the program.

The sign-ups began on March 19 and will go on till August 15, 2025. The requirement to apply for all ECAP-eligible commodities is just one application and can be submitted through various modes.

When and how to apply for payments? ECAP payments will be determined based on the acres of crops planted or prevented from being planted in 2024. The payment amount will be calculated using a flat ...