California Underserved and Small Producers Program
Can you apply?
This grant is for technical assistance providers and regional administrators in California supporting underserved farmers and ranchers. Part 1 funds organizations providing business planning, marketing, and grant application assistance. Part 2 funds entities distributing direct grants to farmers and ranchers for economic recovery.
Applicants must serve underserved farm operations. The program has geographic restriction to California only. Activities include business planning, marketing strategies, grant writing support, and direct financial relief to eligible producers.
Two-year projects run June 1, 2021 through March 31, 2023. Awards range from $25,000 to $150,000. No cost sharing is required.
This grant is for technical assistance providers and regional administrators in California supporting underserved farmers and ranchers. Part 1 funds organizations providing business planning, marketing, and grant application assistance. Part 2 funds entities distributing direct grants to farmers and ranchers for economic recovery.
Applicants must serve underserved farm operations. The program has geographic restriction to California only. Activities include business planning, marketing strategies, grant writing support, and direct financial relief to eligible producers.
Two-year projects run June 1, 2021 through March 31, 2023. Awards range from $25,000 to $150,000. No cost sharing is required.
Program description
The CUSP Grant Program has two components for which applicants can apply for one or both: Part 1: Technical Assistance for Underserved Farmers and Ranchers – Funding fortechnical assistance providers to support farmers and ranchers in applying for economicrelief grant programs and assistance with business planning and marketing strategiesand other business economic recovery activities. Part 2: Direct Grant Assistance for Underserved Farmers and Ranchers – Eligibleentities are also able to apply as a “regional administrator” for grant funds to distributedirectly to farmers and ranchers to aid in economic recovery and relief measures and/orleverage existing economic relief funding programs The grant duration is two (2) years, beginning June 1, 2021 – March 31, 2023.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for technical assistance providers and regional administrators in California supporting underserved farmers and ranchers. Part 1 funds organizations providing business planning, marketing, and grant application assistance. Part 2 funds entities distributing direct grants to farmers and ranchers for economic recovery.
Applicants must serve underserved farm operations. The program has geographic restriction to California only. Activities include business planning, marketing strategies, grant writing support, and direct financial relief to eligible producers.
Two-year projects run June 1, 2021 through March 31, 2023. Awards range from $25,000 to $150,000. No cost sharing is required.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 Thea.Rittenhouse@cdfa.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-657-3231
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 13 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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