Funder: California Department of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates: October 15, 2025 | October 31, 2025 | November 30, 2025 | February 28, 2026 | March 27, 2026 | April 15, 2026 | April 30, 2026 | May 31, 2026 | June 26, 2026 | July 10, 2026 | August 31, 2026 | September 25, 2026 | October 23, 2026 | November 30, 2026 | December 11, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per producer for Drought Relief and $20,000 for Extreme Weather Relief (max $40,000 in 12 months); total program funding: $17M (Extreme Weather), $5M (Drought).
Summary: Direct relief grants and technical assistance for small and socially disadvantaged California agricultural producers impacted by drought, extreme weather, and climate-related challenges.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted to a participating Direct Assistance Provider; technical assistance is available and no fees should be charged for application help.