; (ii) an alternative stand density; and (iii) an alternative location. (B) Limitations with respect to alternatives The assistance provided by the Secretary to eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers for losses described in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) of subparagraph (A), may not be greater than the amount the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower would receive if the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower planted the variety or stand density lost or planted in the location in which the loss occurred, as applicable. . (e) Deadline for application status Section 1501(e) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 7 U.S.C. 9801(e) ) is further amended by adding at the end the following: (8) Deadline for application status Not later than 120 days after receiving an application for assistance under this subsection, the Secretary shall— (A) approve or deny such application; and (B) notify the applicant of such approval or denial. . 1504. Assistance in the form of block grants (a) In general Subtitle E of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 7 U.S.C. 9081 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 1502. Assistance in the form of block grants (a) In general In the case additional funds made available after the date of the enactment of this section for covered losses, the Secretary may make assistance for such losses available in the form of block grants. (b) Covered losses In this section, the term covered losses means losses— (1) of revenue, quality, or production of crops, trees, bushes, vines, poultry or livestock as a consequence of a natural disaster (as determined by the Secretary)