The California Underserved and Small Producers Program facilitates support for small and medium scale California agricultural producers, or small and medium scale socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, through direct relief grants that aid in addressing specific financial needs due to drought, extreme weather, and other climate impacts in California. Direct relief producer grants are available through partnering organizations, on a rolling basis. Eligible producers may receive a maximum of $20,000 in CUSP Drought Relief funds, as well as a maximum of $20,000 in CUSP Extreme Weather Relief funds (for a total of up to $40,000), within a 12-month period. Dates for application periods in different areas and through numerous different partners are available online.
