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Organics Grant Program (CalRecycle) is a grant from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery that funds the expansion or construction of new organic waste processing facilities in California to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program is part of California Climate Investments, using Cap-and-Trade auction proceeds to divert green materials, food waste, and alternative daily cover from landfills.
Eligible applicants include local governments, regional sanitation and waste agencies, Joint Powers Authorities, private for-profit entities, state agencies, University of California and California State University systems, community colleges, qualifying Indian tribes, and 501(c)(3), (c)(4), (c)(6), or (c)(10) nonprofit organizations.
Award amounts range from $100,000 to several million dollars depending on project scope, with final funding levels determined by the state budget.
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Organics Grant Program - CalRecycle Home Page The Organics Grant Program aims to lower overall greenhouse gas pollution by expanding capacity or building new facilities in California. This will reduce the amount of California-generated green materials, food materials, and Alternative Daily Cover sent to landfills. 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. Private, for-profit entities.
State agencies (including offices, departments, bureaus, and boards). The University of California, the California State University, or California Community Colleges. Nonprofit organizations (except private schools) registered with the federal government under 501(c)3, (c)4, (c)6 or (c)10 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Qualifying Indian Tribes. A “Qualifying Indian Tribe” is defined as an Indian 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 and which meets the criteria of the grant program.
If you have questions that are program-specific, contact GHGReductions@calrecycle. ca. gov .
Review eligible costs in current cycle page. To be determined in the state budget. California Climate Investments This program is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade 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-Trade 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 .
See all CalRecycle lists and previous messages. No open applications at this time. No upcoming grant cycles at this time.
FY 2023-24 (Cycle 7): ORG7 Awards FY 2022-23 (Cycle 6): ORG6 Awards FY 2021-22 (Cycle 5): ORG5 Awards FY 2018-19 and 2019-20 (Cycle 4): ORG4 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 ) .
Organics Cycle 7 Orientation Session & PowerPoint Presentation Performance Table 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 more information, contact GHGReductions@calrecycle. ca.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Entities involved in expanding or building new organic waste processing facilities in California. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $100,000 to several million Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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