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USDA Programs and Resources to Assist with Adaptation to Climate Change


Introduction:

This table is a compilation of USDA programs and resources to assist with adaptation and mitigation of climate change.
Disclaimer: Details of programs and resources listed are from the 2014 Farm Bill and will be updated to reflect the 2018 Farm Bill.

Instructions:

To learn more information about a specific program click on Program Title, which will open a new page that provides additional information including a link to the USDA agency’s website to gain more information. To narrow down the items displayed choose a Keyword from the dropdown menu. The list of programs and resources displayed will be reduced to only show the Keyword selected. The list can be further reduced by choosing items from Eligibility and/or Category. To see programs or resources available eligible to multiple groups select ‘Many’ in the Eligible dropdown menu. Also, clicking on the column header Disaster Assistance will sort programs by “Yes” to “No” and a second click will result sorting the list from “No” to “Yes”.
Program Title Disaster Assistance Category Eligibility Keywords
Housing Preservation Grants No Grant Tribes Housing
Housing Support Programs Across the Federal Government No Financial support, Technical support Organizations, Tribal citizens, Tribes Housing
Indigenous Stewardship Methods and NRCS Conservation Practices Guidebook No Technical support Many Conservation
Interactive Map: Tribal Connections No Technical support Tribes, Non-profits Information, Land access/acquisition
Intermediary Relending Program No Loan Tribes Business, Community
Livestock Forage Program Yes Financial support Many Emergency recovery
Livestock Insurance Plans Yes Insurance Business, Individuals Commodity
Livestock Indemnity Program Yes Financial support Business, Individuals Community
Local Food Directories No Technical support Many Food security
Local Food Promotion Program No Financial support Many Food security