Alternative Manure Management Program
Forecasted
The Alternative Manure Management Program funds research-based projects that reduce methane emissions from manure on California dairy and livestock operations, supporting sustainable and science-driven environmental practices.
Funder: California Department of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (application period start) | August 2026 (full application deadline) | October 2026 (application period end)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per project; typical annual program funding ~$20–21 million; maximum project duration 30 months.
Summary: Supports California dairy and livestock operations in implementing non-digester manure management practices that reduce methane emissions and enhance environmental sustainability.
Key Information: Forecasted dates—confirm latest details on the program page before applying.
Description
The Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) provides competitive grants to commercial dairy and livestock operations in California for the implementation of non-digester manure management practices that achieve long-term methane emission reductions. Funded practices include pasture-based management, compost bedded pack barns, solid separation, and conversion from flush to dry scrape manure collection, with the goal of minimizing manure decomposition in liquid, anaerobic environments. AMMP projects not only help reduce methane emissions but also support water quality, air quality, and the recycling of manure as fertilizer or compost, aligning with California’s broader sustainability and methane reduction targets.
