California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flood Relief Grant Program (Groups 1 & 2)
🏛 Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (California)
Can you apply?
This grant is for small agricultural businesses in California that experienced financial losses from severe drought and/or flooding. Applicants must be qualified small agricultural businesses, with separate funding groups targeting small and socially disadvantaged farmers, businesses in USDA-monitored drought areas, and those with delayed tax filings. Businesses in flood-impacted areas also qualify. Geographic scope is limited to California only.
This grant is for small agricultural businesses in California that experienced financial losses from severe drought and/or flooding. Applicants must be qualified small agricultural businesses, with separate funding groups targeting small and socially disadvantaged farmers, businesses in USDA-monitored drought areas, and those with delayed tax filings. Businesses in flood-impacted areas also qualify. Geographic scope is limited to California only.
Program description
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).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for small agricultural businesses in California that experienced financial losses from severe drought and/or flooding. Applicants must be qualified small agricultural businesses, with separate funding groups targeting small and socially disadvantaged farmers, businesses in USDA-monitored drought areas, and those with delayed tax filings. Businesses in flood-impacted areas also qualify. Geographic scope is limited to California only.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 calosbaprograms@gobiz.ca.gov
- 📞 1-888-209-3656
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 8044 | 1024 | 13% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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