RTCP payments are based on actual transportation costs incurred during a 12-month period and are capped at $8,000 per producer each fiscal year. If the number of applicants does not exceed available funds, this cap may be raised. If total claims exceed funding, payments will be reduced proportionally.
In fiscal year 2024, over 1,100 producers received reimbursements through RTCP, totaling $3.5 million.
“The Regional Transportation Cost Payment Program is a real lifeline for producers, helping cover the extra transportation costs that can add up fast,” said Marcinda Kester, FSA State Executive Director in Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Applications and program details are available by calling 1-866-794-1079. RTCP is managed by USDA’s Farm Service Agency, which supports farmers through credit, conservation, commodity, and disaster assistance programs nationwide.
For more details, visit fsa.usda.gov.