Animal Waste Technology Grants
Forecasted
The Animal Waste Technology Grants from the Maryland Department of Agriculture fund proven technologies that convert animal waste into valuable products to improve environmental and economic outcomes in Maryland.
Funder: Maryland Department of Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Letter of Intent) | December 2026 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: ~$750,000 total available per cycle; typical award size varies by project scope.
Summary: Funds innovative technologies that transform animal waste into valuable products while advancing environmental, public health, and economic goals in Maryland.
Key Information: Projects in the research and development stage are ineligible; only proven or ready-to-implement technologies are considered.
Description
The Animal Waste Technology Grants program, administered by the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), supports the implementation of innovative and proven technologies that address animal waste management challenges in Maryland. The program focuses on projects that transform or utilize waste generated by livestock and animal production processes—including dairy wastewater, poultry processing byproducts, and livestock carcasses—to create value-added products, generate energy, or reduce nutrient pollution. The overarching goals are to enhance public health, support environmental sustainability, stimulate economic development, and promote alternative waste management solutions for Maryland’s agricultural sector. Additional consideration is given to projects that deliver climate and community benefits.
