Requested 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 drought-related expenses (examples are shown below and must be verified with ABIRC staff)

Examples include:

• Drilling of new wells or repairs on 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 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.

• Decreased crop yields/crop loss due to less water available or having to fallow land

• Increased feed costs for dairies and livestock operations

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

EMAIL: to: cusp@fresnoabirc.org

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

• Example: John Smith_Drought Verification of Losses and Expense form and Required CUSP Documents
  
  Note: If the above documentation is not available or losses as a result of a drought situation are difficult to quantify, please complete the application and describe your situation in the space provided below.