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Edible Food Recovery Grant Program (ReGen Monterey and Salinas Valley Recycles) is sponsored by ReGen Monterey and Salinas Valley Recycles. This annual funding opportunity is intended to expand and enhance edible food recovery programs at food rescue organizations and services operating within Monterey County to better accommodate state mandates and broaden community operations.
It aims to collect, generate, and distribute food to those in need.
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Edible Food Recovery Grants – ReGen Monterey ReGen Monterey and Salinas Valley Recycles offer Edible Food Recovery Grant programs every fall. The program has awarded more than $475,000 in total to nonprofits, businesses and public entities that collect, generate and distribute food to those in need within Monterey County.
Grants are funded by our local municipalities per SB 1383, which mandates a 75% reduction in organic waste going to landfills. It also requires that businesses recover and redirect at least 20% of currently disposed edible food to those in need. Previous grants have funded freezer and refrigeration units, shelving, storage, transportation, staffing needs, and other supplies to help expand capacity at local food pantries.
Current Grant Opportunities The FY 2025-26 grant application is now closed. The next grant funding cycle will take place in August of 2026.
Congratulations and thank you to our FY25-26 Edible Food Recovery Grant awardees: Veterans Transition Center of California Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula St Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Past Edible Food Recovery Grants Edible Food Recovery Grants distributed by ReGen Monterey and Salinas Valley Recycles help establish and expand edible food recovery and food waste prevention projects.
While directing food to local residents in need, these projects also reduce the amount of food and greenhouse gas emissions in landfills.
Local feeding organizations that have benefited from grant funding include: Veterans Transition Center of California Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula Fort Ord Environmental Justice Network Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County Salvation Army of Salinas Salvation Army of Monterey Peninsula Salvation Army of Monterey County George’s Episcopal Church in Salinas Pajaro Valley Loaves & Fishes, serving North Monterey County Dorothy’s Place, serving the Salinas area Meals On Wheels of Salinas Valley, serving the entire Salinas Valley Victory Mission, serving Salinas and Monterey Peninsula cities Shoreline Church, serving all of Monterey County and its cities
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profit organizations, businesses, or public entities that collect, generate, and distribute food to those in need within Monterey County. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000 (total awarded annually). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Edible Food Recovery Grant Program (ReGen Monterey and Salinas Valley Recycles) is funded by ReGen Monterey and Salinas Valley Recycles. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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