Financial Resources

Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 Deadline Extended

  • Mar 25, 2023

The deadline to apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 financial assistance has been extended to March 31, 2023. CFAP 2 is designed to provide producers with financial assistance with increased marketing costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Application Available for 2023 On-farm Food Safety Expenses Assistance

  • Jan 24, 2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program provides specialty crop producers with financial assistance for certain on-farm food safety program expenses. The 2023 application will become available on February 1, 2023.

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Grant Writing Workshop Available for Growers

  • Nov 04, 2022

California avocado growers may attend a free virtual Farmer and Rancher Grant Writing Workshop designed for both new and veteran producers. Learn more.

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Drought Relief CUSP Grant Program Accepting Applications

  • Nov 03, 2022

The CUSP Direct Farmer Grant Program for Drought Relief is accepting applications through January 15, 2023. This program provides relief funds for producers who can demonstrate their operation has been adversely affected by drought and who have not yet received CDFA drought relief funds.

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