2023 CUSP Drought-Relief Funding Application

The 2023 CUSP Drought Relief Grant Program provides reimbursement grants for expenses incurred as a result of the recent drought. The CUSP Program targets small and medium scale agricultural producers, prioritizing Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers.

Examples of covered expenses can include but are not limited to:            

  • Drilling of new wells or repairs of existing wells if sole source of water for operation. To be eligible, an applicant must provide written verification from a Groundwater Sustainability Agency managing the basin or area of the basin where the well is located or proposed to be located approving the action, per Executive Order N-7-22
  • Increased electric utility bills of 30% or more due to increase in electricity rates
  • Surface water costs if increase from year prior
  • Cost of hauling water for livestock
  • Lowering of 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.
  • Decreased crop yields/crop loss due to less water available or having to fallow land
  • Increase feed costs for dairies and livestock operations
Not covered: 
  • Upgrading pump to larger size which would draw more water

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Farmers and ranchers who are actively working the land, derive a portion of their income from their farm business, and are involved in day-to-day operations on the farm are eligible.
  • Applicants are not eligible for this grant if they received a CDFA CUSP economic relief grant from CAFF, ABIRC, CCOF, or Peoples Land Stewardship Fund within the last 12 months
  • Producers may only receive a maximum CUSP funding of $20,000 every 12 months. IERCD will cross-check applicants with CDFA to ensure no repeat funds are awarded within that time period.

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1.Email *
2. Last Name *
3. First Name *
4. Farm/Ranch Name *
5. Phone Number *
6. Street Address *
7. City and State *
8. Zip Code *
9. County of Residence *
10. How do you identify yourself? *
11. What does your farm produce? (check all that apply) *
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12. How many acres do you currently farm? *
13. In the last 12 months, have you received a CUSP award? *
14. If yes, how much was the grant award amount for?  If this is not applicable to you, please enter 'Not Applicable.' *
15. Amount currently being requested: 
Applicants may receive no more than $20,000 in CUSP relief in a 12-month period. 
Applicants who have received CUSP funding in the past 12 months may request additional funding for allowable costs not previously reimbursed, so long as the total funding in that 12-month period does not exceed $20,000.
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16. In what ways has your farm been impacted by the drought? (Select all that apply) *
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17.  Do you identify as an immigrant? *
18. Sales outlets (check all that apply) *
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19. Total gross farm revenues in 2022: *
20. Is agricultural production on this farm the primary or at least a substantial portion of your own or your family’s basic income? *
21.  Please provide the percentage of your income derived from your farming or agricultural operation *
22. Is your farm operation certified organic? (Not a requirement to receive CUSP funding) *
23.  Have you or are you pursuing any water efficiency efforts or on-farm practices to improve soil water holding capacity?  *
24.  What do you estimate are the current financial impacts of the drought on your farm? *
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