Farmer Flood Relief Fund

Farmer Flood Relief Fund: 

(Snoqualmie, Snohomish, & Skykomish River Basins)

The Snoqualmie Valley and broader Snohomish River basin recently experienced the largest flood event in more than a decade. Although waters have begun to recede, the impacts of the December 2025 flood across these valleys are only beginning to surface. Farms are reporting significant damage to infrastructure, access roads, fencing, equipment, and materials, as well as soil erosion, debris, and field damage that will take months — and in some cases years — to fully recover from.

100% of donations to the Farmer Flood Relief Fund will be distributed directly back to farms as micro-grants. These funds provide rapid, flexible support during a critical window, helping farms begin cleanup, make urgent repairs, and stabilize operations. Recovery is a long road, and in this moment, we are mobilizing our passionate, supportive, and generous community to stand with farmers and help them take the first steps forward.

Thank you for your care, compassion, and support for local farms during this critical time.

Who This Fund Supports

This fund is open to commercial farms located within the Snohomish Watershed (WRIA 7) — including the Snoqualmie, Skykomish, and Snohomish River basins — that have experienced flood-related impacts.

Given SVPA’s mission and service area, priority will be given to farms in the lower Snoqualmie Valley, if demand exceeds available funds.  But, we recognize that flood impacts do not stop at jurisdictional or county lines, and the eligibility of this funding will reflect the interconnected nature of the watershed. 

How Funds Will Be Used

Donations to this fund will support small, short-term micro-grants to farms facing urgent flood-related needs, such as:

• Cleanup and debris removal
• Repairing essential infrastructure (fencing, pumps, utilities, irrigation)
• Replacing damaged materials or equipment
• Stabilizing farm operations during recovery

Grants are intended to fill early gaps in assistance, not to fully compensate losses.

Grant Structure & Accountability

Grants will be awarded in tiered amounts, generally ranging from $500, $1,000, $2,500, up to $5,000 for the most severe cases. Awards will be prioritized using a transparent rubric based on severity of impact, urgency, insurance gaps, and overall vulnerability.

Funds will primarily be issued on a reimbursement basis, with light documentation and a brief follow-up. To ensure equity, advance payments may be offered in limited cases where reimbursement would create hardship.

Why This Matters

While state and federal programs play a critical role in long-term recovery, they often take time to activate. This fund provides bridge support during a critical window — helping farms take the first steps toward recovery while larger systems mobilize.

SVPA will continue to connect farmers and residents to broader assistance programs and advocate for the long-term policy and infrastructure changes needed to reduce flood risk and protect agricultural viability in the Valley.

Every contribution helps ensure local farms can recover, rebuild, and continue feeding our region.