The Community Alliance with Family Farmers has partnered with CDFA to administer the Drought Relief Grants, which will be reimbursement grants for expenses incurred as a result of the drought.
Donor Name: Community Alliance with Family Farmers
State: California
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/15/2022
Details:
The California Family Farmer Emergency Fund offers direct financial support to small-scale farmers impacted by disaster with the aim of helping them weather the storm.
Farm losses resulting from the 2021-22 drought, including loss of crops, sales, unexpected expenses, well lowering or retrofitting, etc.
Examples of covered expenses can include but are not limited to:
- Increased electric utility bills of 50% or more due to increased electricity rates
- Surface water costs if increase from year prior
- Cost of hauling water for livestock
- Lowering ag well pumps if a primary source of water is lost
- Emergency upgrades to irrigation system (paired with conservation) if not covered through CDFA OEFI -programs or USDA programs and for other emergency scenarios.
Not covered:
- Drilling new well
- Upgrading pump to larger size which would draw more water
Eligibility Criteria
- Family farmers who are actively working the land, derive a portion of their income from their own farm business, and are involved in day-to-day operations on the farm
- Farmers whose operations make a minimum of $10,000 and a maximum of $400,000 in gross sales annually (If you are a new farmer, or have another limitation, and cannot claim at least $10K in farm-based income, please include in your application a rationale for consideration.)
- Because of systems of historic oppression, the most vulnerable populations will bear the brunt of the impact of this crisis. For this reason, at least 50% of all grant funds will be awarded to farmers of color, immigrant farmers, and undocumented farmers.
Note: You are not eligible for this grant if you received a CDFA CUSP economic relief grant from CAFF, ABIRC, CCOF, or Peoples Land Stewardship Fund within the last 12 months.
For more information, visit CAFF.
