Organics Grant Program (FY 2021-22 and 2022-23)
🏛 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (California)
Can you apply?
This grant is for California-based organizations seeking to expand or establish facilities that reduce organic waste sent to landfills. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, local governments, and private entities operating in California. Projects must process green materials, food materials, or alternative daily cover (ADC) to lower greenhouse gas emissions. At least 35% of funds must benefit disadvantaged communities and low-income residents.
This grant is for California-based organizations seeking to expand or establish facilities that reduce organic waste sent to landfills. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, local governments, and private entities operating in California. Projects must process green materials, food materials, or alternative daily cover (ADC) to lower greenhouse gas emissions. At least 35% of funds must benefit disadvantaged communities and low-income residents.
Program description
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) administers the Organics Grant Program to provide opportunities to further the purposes of the California Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) and lower overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by expanding existing capacity or establishing new facilities in California to reduce the amount of California-generated green materials, food materials, or alternative daily cover (ADC) being sent to landfills. The Organics Grant Program is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing GHG emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment – particularly in disadvantaged communities. The Cap-and-Trade program also creates a financial incentive for industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovative ways to reduce pollution. California Climate Investments projects include affordable housing, renewable energy, public transportation, zero-emission vehicles, environmental restoration, more sustainable agriculture, recycling, and much more. At least 35 percent of these investments are located within and benefiting residents of disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and low-income households across California.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for California-based organizations seeking to expand or establish facilities that reduce organic waste sent to landfills. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, local governments, and private entities operating in California. Projects must process green materials, food materials, or alternative daily cover (ADC) to lower greenhouse gas emissions. At least 35% of funds must benefit disadvantaged communities and low-income residents.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 ghgreductions@calrecycle.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-341-6227
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 | 69 | 24 | 35% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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