Funder: California Department of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates: October 15, 2025 (CAFF CUSP Drought) | October 31, 2025 (SRCD Extreme Weather Relief) | November 30, 2025 (VCRCD Extreme Weather Relief) | February 28, 2026 (VCRCD Extreme Weather Relief) | March 27, 2026 (ABIRC & CCOF Extreme Weather/Drought Relief) | April 15, 2026 (SRCD Extreme Weather Relief) | April 30, 2026 (IERCD Extreme Weather Relief) | May 31, 2026 (VCRCD Extreme Weather Relief) | June 26, 2026 (CCOF Extreme Weather Relief) | July 10, 2026 (ABIRC Extreme Weather Relief) | August 31, 2026 (VCRCD Extreme Weather Relief) | September 25, 2026 (CCOF Extreme Weather Relief) | October 23, 2026 (ABIRC Extreme Weather Relief) | November 30, 2026 (VCRCD Extreme Weather Relief) | December 11, 2026 (CCOF Extreme Weather Relief)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per applicant for Drought Relief and $20,000 for Extreme Weather Relief per 12-month period (max $40,000 total); total program funding $22M+ through 2026.
Summary: Direct relief grants and technical assistance for small, medium, and socially disadvantaged California agricultural producers impacted by drought and extreme weather.
Key Information: Applications are submitted via regional Direct Assistance Providers; deadlines and windows vary by provider and relief type.