USDA · DISASTER · CFAP · LOSS-AID
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
CFAP - a USDA disaster farm program administered by the Farm Service Agency. How it works, who it serves, and where the federal dollars go.
What the CFAP Program Data Shows
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is a disaster program (stamp DISASTER · LOSS-AID) administered by the USDA Farm Service Agency. CFAP provided direct support to farmers, ranchers, and producers who faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Authorized $16 billion in direct payments. Figures on this page draw from the USDA Economic Research Service Farm Income and Wealth Statistics series and FSA program definitions, not academic estimates.
State concentration on the ERS disaster payments (FY snapshot) column is the headline for CFAP. The top three - Texas ($887M), Oklahoma ($733M), Kansas ($515M) - lead that pole because their production and acreage profiles align with disaster coverage, not because every program page recycles the same national total ranking. Farm Bill negotiations repeatedly revolve around whether a disaster-heavy program continues at current levels, tightens eligibility, or shifts funding into other Titles.
Reading CFAP in isolation misses the stack. Pair this page with the category peer drills below and each state's full ERS portfolio (commodity, conservation, insurance, disaster) before judging program effectiveness or equity.
About This Program
CFAP provided direct support to farmers, ranchers, and producers who faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Authorized $16 billion in direct payments.
States by disaster payments (FY snapshot)
States ranked on the ERS disaster_payments column, the DISASTER pole for CFAP, not a recycled all-program national total.
Top states by disaster payments (FY snapshot)
| # | State | disaster payments (FY snapshot) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $887M |
| 2 | Oklahoma | $733M |
| 3 | Kansas | $515M |
| 4 | Nebraska | $462M |
| 5 | California | $452M |
| 6 | Arkansas | $405M |
| 7 | South Dakota | $372M |
| 8 | Missouri | $332M |
| 9 | Iowa | $216M |
| 10 | Montana | $210M |
Source: USDA Farm Service Agency, Farm Income and Wealth Statistics (1995-2024)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)?
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is a USDA disaster program (stamp DISASTER · LOSS-AID). CFAP provided direct support to farmers, ranchers, and producers who faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Authorized $16 billion in direct payments.
Who administers the CFAP program?
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program is administered by the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA). Farmers and ranchers apply through their local FSA county office. Eligibility and payment calculations vary by program rules set in the Farm Bill.
How does the CFAP differ from other USDA programs?
The CFAP falls under the disaster category of USDA programs. Disaster programs respond to weather events and market disruptions, unlike commodity programs that protect crop prices or conservation programs that reward stewardship.
Which states lead on disaster payments (FY snapshot) relevant to CFAP?
On the ERS disaster payments (FY snapshot) column, leading states include Texas ($887M), Oklahoma ($733M), Kansas ($515M). Rankings are category-pole specific, not a recycled national total.
Program Details
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Texas · top disaster pole
Texas leads the disaster payments (FY snapshot) ranking shown on this CFAP page.
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CFAP stamps DISASTER · LOSS-AID inside the Farm Bill program roster.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the USDA Farm Service Agency. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Every figure on PlainFarmData is rendered from USDA ERS Farm Income and Wealth Statistics (state and national payments) or the USDA NASS Census of Agriculture (county farm structure), depending on the page, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on USDA Farm Service Agency source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.