Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish (ELAP)
USDA FSA
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Funding Amount
Varies by loss type
Deadline
March 1, 2027
For losses in 2026, file your ELAP notice of loss and application for payment with FSA by March 1, 2027.
Last checked September 24, 2026 against the official source.
About This Program
Financial assistance for losses due to disease, adverse weather, or feed shortages not covered by other disaster programs.
Who's Eligible
- ✓ Livestock producers
- ✓ Honeybee producers
- ✓ Farm-raised fish producers
Get reminded about this deadline
We'll email you once, about two weeks before this program's next deadline, plus one email a month with the deadlines for your state.
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