Local Enforcement Agency Grant Program
🏛 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (California)
Can you apply?
This grant is for Local Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) seeking to fund solid waste facilities permit and inspection programs. Eligible applicants are city, county, or regional enforcement agencies that administer solid waste permitting. The grant provides a base amount of $15,000 plus additional funding based on jurisdiction population and number of permitted facilities. Only agencies in California are eligible.
This grant is for Local Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) seeking to fund solid waste facilities permit and inspection programs. Eligible applicants are city, county, or regional enforcement agencies that administer solid waste permitting. The grant provides a base amount of $15,000 plus additional funding based on jurisdiction population and number of permitted facilities. Only agencies in California are eligible.
Program description
The program offers non-competitive grants to assist LEAs in implementing their solid waste facilities permit and inspection programs. Annual funding for this Program cannot exceed $1,500,000. Of this amount, $96,000 is allocated for CalRecycle’s LEA training and outreach activities; and the remaining $1,404,000 is distributed among grant applicants according to the Criteria and Process. Pursuant to regulations (Title 14, CCR, Section 18090.2 LEA Grants), each eligible applicant receives a base grant of $15,000 plus an additional amount determined by the population of the LEA’s jurisdiction and the number of active, permitted solid waste facilities located within their jurisdiction.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for Local Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) seeking to fund solid waste facilities permit and inspection programs. Eligible applicants are city, county, or regional enforcement agencies that administer solid waste permitting. The grant provides a base amount of $15,000 plus additional funding based on jurisdiction population and number of permitted facilities. Only agencies in California are eligible.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 phanessa.fong@calrecycle.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-341-6689
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 59 | 59 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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