Farm Crisis Fund

Emergency funding program to help farmers and ranchers experiencing natural disasters or economic crises, such as floods, freezes, and damage from high winds. This is a rolling application program with rapid response timelines.

Geographic Scope

Eligible Counties:

• Collin
• Grayson
• Fannin
• Denton
• Hunt
• Cooke

Award Information

• Maximum Award: $10,000 per application
• Funding Timeline: Approved applicants can expect to receive funding within one week of board approval

Key Qualifiers for Approval

• Location: Must be located in one of the six eligible counties (Collin, Grayson, Fannin, Denton, Hunt, or Cooke)
• Disaster Type: Must be a natural disaster OR economic crisis defined as circumstances outside of your control that threaten your ability to stay in business
• Site Visit: Approval requires a site visit within 72 hours of application submission
• Documentation: Quotes for repair costs must be gathered and submitted

Application and Review Process

1. Reach out to the foundation
2. Foundation conducts onsite inspection within 24-48 hours of request to assess damage
3. Quotes gathered and submitted for repair costs
4. Board reviews all materials
5. Decision made and funds distributed within one week if approved

Contact Information

Lenda Fidelman, Executive Director

• Email: lenda@spftx.org
• Cell: (214) 578-1958
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2712 | McKinney, TX 75070

Farm Crisis Fund Application Process

1. Reach Out for Help - Contact the Executive Director using information provided below
2. Request Inspection - Notify foundation of disaster/crisis damage
3. Site Visit - Foundation conducts onsite inspection within 24-48 hours of the request to tour damage to facility or crop
4. Gather Documentation - Obtain and submit repair quotes
5. Board Review - Foundation submits all materials (inspection report, quotes) to Board for review
6. Receive Funding - If approved, funding is distributed within one week

Key Timing Requirements

• Site visit must occur within 72 hours of application submission
• Inspection occurs within 24-48 hours of initial request
• Funding distributed within one week of approval

Contact to Apply

Lenda Fidelman, Executive Director

• Email: lenda@spftx.org
• Phone: (214) 578-1958
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2712 | McKinney, TX 75070