Hurricane Helene Block Grant applications are now open. The application period will close on April 27, 2026. For full program information and to begin the application process, please refer to the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s official Block Grant page.
Landowners applying for the Hurricane Helene Block Grant can find timber-specific resources here, including guidance documents and a video tutorial for the third-party certification process. These resources are to aid with the application process (Ex. Fill out the worksheet and then use the data from your worksheet to fill out your application.)
Below are the official forms from Georgia Department of Agriculture to be used as part of the application process:
- GDA Third Party Certification of Damage Timber Form
- GDA Timber Stand Worksheet – 3rd Party Certification
- (NOTE: Landowners who are unable to utilize a forestry professional to gather their data will choose the 3rd Party Certification option and use the below resources to assist in gathering and submitting their data. The Comprehensive option is to be used by forestry professionals and includes Timber or Stump Cruise Documentation with volume and monetary loss estimations, as well as salvage revenues.)
GFC Resources:
- Hurricane Helene Block Grant Applicant Instructions for Timber Losses
- Hurricane Helene Block Grant Timber Stand Worksheet – 3rd Party Certification
- Registered Consulting Forester Contact Map
3rd Party Certification Video Tutorial: