About this archived opportunity

Grant funds for this program are for small agricultural businesses that have been financially impacted by severe drought and/or flooding in the State of California and will be disbursed in the following groups for awards of up to $100,000. Drought Groups: • Drought Group 1 funds will be allocated to "small and socially disadvantaged farmers" who are qualified small agricultural businesses (see Eligibility Requirements). • Drought Group 2 funds will be allocated to qualified small agricultural businesses most impacted by severe drought, as determined by the USDA Drought Monitor (see Eligibility Requirements). • Drought Group 3 funds will be allocated to qualified small agricultural businesses that do not file their 2022 tax returns until 2024 (application opens in 2024). Flood Groups: • Flood Group 1 funds shall be allocated to qualified small agricultural businesses impacted by flooding (see Eligibility Requirements).