Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant (FR91-94) (FY 2026-27)
Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant (FR91-94) (FY 2026-27) supports local agencies and tribes in removing illegally dumped waste and tires from agricultural land to address nuisances and threats.
Funder: California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
Due Dates: November 4, 2026 (Cycle 92 secondary) | January 6, 2027 (Cycle 93 application) | February 3, 2027 (Cycle 93 secondary) | April 7, 2027 (Cycle 94 application) | May 5, 2027 (Cycle 94 secondary) | January 5, 2028 (Pilot site documents) | April 4, 2029 (Final report/payment)
Funding Amounts: $797,000 available; up to $200,000 per applicant per fiscal year and $50,000 per site; term ends April 4, 2029.
Summary: Supports cleanup and abatement of illegally dumped solid waste and tires on farm and ranch property.
Key Information: Private landowners cannot apply directly and must request assistance from an eligible local agency or tribe.
Description
CalRecycle administers this program to clean up illegal disposal sites on farm and ranch property owned by innocent parties. Projects must address a nuisance, a public health and safety threat, or an environmental threat caused by unauthorized dumping. Support covers standard cleanup projects and conditional reimbursement for previously remediated sites.
Eligible property may be publicly or privately owned, including associated easements and rights-of-way such as public roads and utilities. Agricultural activities include livestock and crop production, horticulture, aquaculture, silviculture, floriculture, vermiculture, and viticulture. Active sales or production are not required, but agricultural or rangeland use must be appropriately zoned or authorized. An optional Cycle 94 Pilot allows additional time to complete site documentation.
