2025 CUSP 

Extreme Weather Relief Application - Round 1

Apply by Friday, May 23, 2025

Note to Applicants:

Please complete Part 1 and Part 2 of the application. If you need assistance, please contact us at CUSP@fresnoabirc.org.

Recipients may collect additional information as reasonable and necessary to their operation of the CUSP grant.

Part 1: Submit Files for Verification 

Required Documents to Submit

  • 2025 CUSP Request and Verification of Losses Expense Form (download and submit)

  • Valid State ID/Driver’s License or Other Valid Identification (Not Expired) 

    • Alternative form of identification documentation that are accepted:

      • A valid U.S. Passport or passport card

      • Permanent Residence Card

      • A valid foreign passport

      • A valid foreign ID/Driver’s License

  • Most current and up-to-date lease agreement and/or proof of land ownership (Not Expired) 

  • Documents that help verify gross income (e.g., tax returns, sales receipts, yield records, etc...)

  • Documents that prove extreme weather expenses (examples are shown below and must be verified with ABIRC staff)

Examples include:

  • Receipt of purchases of new infrastructure or repairs

  • Formal documentation from an authorized agency/individual declaring the loss or support of a loss

  • Letter from the landowner or lease agreement

  • Seed purchasing receipts showing decreased amounts of seed purchased

  • Documentation of the placement/movement of livestock/produce that is not covered under a USDA program

  • USDA or California Governor’s office disaster or heat declaration

Submit file(s) showing verification of losses through delivery via email.

EMAIL: to: cusp@fresnoabirc.org

Subject: (First name, Last Name)_Verification of Losses and Expense form and Required CUSP Documents

  • Example: John Smith_Verification of Losses and Expense form and Required CUSP Documents

    Note: If the above documentation is not available or losses as a result of an extreme weather situation are difficult to quantify, please complete the application and describe your situation in the space provided below.  


Part 2: Questionaire and Information