Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program
🏛 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (California)
Can you apply?
This grant is for agricultural property owners and public agencies to clean up and prevent illegal solid waste disposal on farm and ranch land in California. Eligible applicants include private landowners, county/state agencies, and other entities managing farm or ranch property where they are not responsible for the illegal disposal. Project sites must be located on agricultural property (private or public land). Multiple projects may be combined in one application, and remediation must be completed within approximately two years using grant funds alone or combined with in-kind support.
This grant is for agricultural property owners and public agencies to clean up and prevent illegal solid waste disposal on farm and ranch land in California. Eligible applicants include private landowners, county/state agencies, and other entities managing farm or ranch property where they are not responsible for the illegal disposal. Project sites must be located on agricultural property (private or public land). Multiple projects may be combined in one application, and remediation must be completed within approximately two years using grant funds alone or combined with in-kind support.
Program description
Project sites shall be located on ‘farm and ranch’ property (both private and public land are eligible), where the owner is not responsible for the illegal disposal. ‘Farm and ranch’ property is defined in the Eligible Geographies section below. Grantees have approximately two years to complete the project(s). Sites shall be fully remediated (cleaned up) with grant funds, or a combination of grant funds and in-kind funds/services. Funding includes reimbursement for Administrative, Recycling/Disposal (tires), Equipment, Material, and Personnel costs. Abatement/prevention measures shall be addressed if needed, such as site security and public education/outreach efforts. Innovation is encouraged. See the Notice of Funds Available FY21-22 webpage for additional information and requirements (specifically, refer to the Application Guidelines and Instructions and Procedures and Requirements resource documents). Sites that have been previously remediated, homeless encampments, and illegal cannabis grows may also be eligible. The application usually entails the follow items for each project/site: Budget, Land Use/Zoning Designation, photos, Property Affidavit, a Site Characterization, map, Work Plan, and Resolution. The Resolution is conducted through the applicant’s governing body (more info available). Multiple projects/sites may be included in one application.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for agricultural property owners and public agencies to clean up and prevent illegal solid waste disposal on farm and ranch land in California. Eligible applicants include private landowners, county/state agencies, and other entities managing farm or ranch property where they are not responsible for the illegal disposal. Project sites must be located on agricultural property (private or public land). Multiple projects may be combined in one application, and remediation must be completed within approximately two years using grant funds alone or combined with in-kind support.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 Stephanie.Becker@calrecycle.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-341-6484
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 8 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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