CSFS - Statewide Organics Management Programs Grant
The CSFS - Statewide Organics Management Programs Grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency funds innovative projects to expand organics recycling and reduce food waste in Minnesota.
Funder: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Due Dates: November 25, 2026
Funding Amounts: ~$6 million total | Large projects: $300,000–$1.5 million | Smaller projects: $100,000–$299,999 | 20% match required
Summary: Supports projects expanding organics recycling and reducing food waste in Minnesota via collection, outreach, and market development.
Key Information: Application via SWIFT portal; projects must include outreach/education and measurable results.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), is designed to expand participation in Minnesota’s organics recycling system and reduce the amount of wasted food and food scraps disposed of in landfills or incinerators. Funding supports projects such as organics collection programs, outreach and education to increase organics recycling, and market development for compost and anaerobic digestion outputs. The grant emphasizes innovative, climate-smart approaches that have measurable impacts on organics recycling and food waste reduction.
