Financial Resources
Ventura County Accepting SWEEP and HSP Block Grant Applications
The Ventura County Resource Conservation District is now accepting applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program block grants, as well as the Healthy Soils Program block grants. Learn more.
SWEEP Workshops Available
The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program provides grants to help agricultural operations implement irrigation systems that reduce greenhouse gases and save water. The online SWEEP grant applications were made available on December 5 and grant application workshops are available to assist applicants.
CDFA Resources for California Avocado Growers
The Commission has updated its online resource center with the latest CDFA educational and funding resources of interest to California avocado growers.
New Database Lists Farmer Funding Opportunities in English and Spanish
The Community Alliance with Family Farmers' has compiled a new Farmer Funding Opportunities Database. Spanish translation of the database also is available.
Free Lender Readiness Webinar for Small-scale Producers
The San Diego Food System Alliance is offering a free webinar for small-scale producers to discuss lender readiness and financial pro formas. The financial webinar is designed to help-small scale producers have a productive conversation with lenders to raise funds and/or apply for a loan.
Drought Relief Grant Funds Available
The California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flood Relief Grant Program awards funds to small agricultural businesses that have experienced a decline in annual gross receipts or profits due to drought or flood conditions. Awards are disbursed up to $100,000.
