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Edible Food Recovery Grant Program is sponsored by CalRecycle (California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery). This program supports new and expanded food waste prevention/source reduction projects in California, aiming to keep food out of landfills. Funded projects either collect edible food to feed people or prevent food waste from being created at the source.
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Edible Food Recovery Grant Program - CalRecycle Home Page Edible Food Recovery Grant Program CalRecycle administers the competitive Edible Food Recovery Grant Program to support new and expanded food waste prevention/source reduction projects in California. The program keeps food out of California landfills to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Funded projects either collect edible food to feed people or prevent food waste from being created at the source. The Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Grant Program previously funded these activities. Eligible Applicants Include: Local governments (cities, counties, or cities and counties) Cities, counties, and cities and counties .
Regional or local sanitation agencies, waste agencies, or joint powers authorities Nonprofit organizations (except private schools). Nonprofit organizations must be registered with the federal government under 501(c)3, (c)4, (c)6, or (c)10 of the Internal Revenue Code and must be registered in the State of California with the Department of Justice.
The business must be qualified to do business in California and be in good standing with all applicable California state agencies, including, but not limited to, the Secretary of State and the Franchise Tax Board. State agencies (including offices, departments, bureaus, and boards). University of California, California State University, or California Community College campuses.
Qualifying Tribal Entities. A Qualifying Tribal Entity is defined as a tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community residing within the borders of California, which: Is recognized for special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of the status of its members as Indians; or Can establish that it is a government entity that meets the criteria of the grant program.
If you have questions that are program-specific, contact GHGReductions@calrecycle. ca. gov .
See all CalRecycle lists and previous messages. This Girl Scout troop and their parents volunteer with a CalRecycle food rescue grantee. To be determined in the state budget.
Review eligible costs in current cycle page. California Climate Investments This program is part of California Climate Investments , a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Invest dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment—particularly in disadvantaged and low-income communities.
The Cap-and-Invest program also creates a financial incentive for industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovative ways to reduce pollution. California Climate Investment projects include affordable housing, renewable energy, public transportation, zero-emission vehicles, environmental restoration, more sustainable agriculture, recycling and much more. For more information, visit California Climate Investments .
No open applications at this time. To be determined by state funding budget. FY 2022-23 (Cycle 2) : EFR2 Awards FY 2021-22 (Cycle 1) : EFR1 Awards FY 2019-20 (Cycle 4) : FW4 Awards FY 2018-19 (Cycle 3 ) : FW3 Awards Watch for the Notice of Funds Available (NOFA) on either of these two web pages: CalRecycle grant applications are submitted online through the CalRecycle Grants Management System (GMS ) .
Performance Table Instructional Video Tutorial video (YouTube, 00:04:17, Transcript ) – provides help to grantees for completing the Performance Table Template for reporting. Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP) Extended Producer Responsibility For program-specific questions, contact GHGReductions@calrecycle. ca.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments (cities, counties, or cities and counties), regional or local sanitation agencies, waste agencies, or joint powers authorities, nonprofit organizations, state agencies, University of California, Califo…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows not specified (provides funding from $100,000 to several million for expanding or building new organic waste processing facilities). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Edible Food Recovery Grant Program is funded by CalRecycle (California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) Loan Program is sponsored by CalRecycle (California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery). The RMDZ program provides loans to businesses that use recycled materials to manufacture new products, or that reduce waste, or that conduct other recycling-related activities. CalRecycle recently announced $41 million in grants and loans, including an $800,000 RMDZ loan to expand textile recycling operations.
Community Composting for Green Spaces Grant Program is sponsored by CalRecycle (California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery). This program aims to increase the number and capacity of small-scale composting programs in green spaces of disadvantaged and low-income communities. It seeks to understand barriers, provide resources, identify successful models, lower greenhouse gas emissions, promote organic waste diversion, reduce landfill waste, and provide compost to enhance community gardens and support neighborhood climate adaptation projects.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
SAMHSA's June 11 release of eight FY26 grant programs ranges from $600K to $9.2M and lands under the Trump-Kennedy-Burgum Great American Recovery Initiative. The SBIRT NOFO's 30-application cap means the deadline is functionally first-come, first-served.
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