Tree Assistance Program (TAP)

Dept. of Agriculture Farm Service Agency

Wildfire-Specific Spending: No

Wildfire Activities Funded: “Recovery”

Authorization:
P.L. 113-79

115+
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS (IN MIL)
FY2017 – FY2025

Description

The Tree Assistance Program provides taxpayer subsidies to replant or rehabilitate trees, bushes, and vines lost by disasters or disease, including wildfires. Plants must be ornamental, fruit, nut, or Christmas trees produced for commercial sale.

Appropriations

Regular Supplemental IIJA IRA
FY2015 11,147,000
FY2016 12,555,000
FY2017 6,912,000
FY2018 11,267,000
FY2019 15,435,000 0
FY2020 10,855,000 0
FY2021 9,608,000 0
FY2022 11,113,000 0 0 0
FY2023 16,116,000 0 0
FY2024 23,059,000 0 0
FY2025 11,000,000 0 0
FY2026 Not Available 0

Last Updated: March 20, 2026

Received Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Funding: No

Received Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Funding: No

Appropriations Notes

This program receives direct/mandatory appropriations through the Farm Bill. Information provided in this database reflects actual outlays according to the USDA for FY2015-2024 and estimated outlays for FY2025 according to the Congressional Budget Office.

Additional TCS Resources

Succeeding Without Subsidies