Notice of Funds Available: Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant (FR91-94) (FY 2026-27)
This grant from California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery funds cleanup and abatement of illegal solid waste sites on farm and ranch lands to protect environmental and public health.
Funder: California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Due Dates: July 8, 2026 (Cycle 91) | August 5, 2026 (Cycle 91 secondary) | October 7, 2026 (Cycle 92) | November 4, 2026 (Cycle 92 secondary) | January 6, 2027 (Cycle 93) | February 3, 2027 (Cycle 93 secondary) | April 7, 2027 (Cycle 94) | May 5, 2027 (Cycle 94 secondary) | January 5, 2028 (Pilot Program site docs)
Funding Amounts: $797,000 total for FY 2026–27; up to $200,000 per applicant per year; up to $50,000 per cleanup site.
Summary: Supports cleanup and abatement of illegal solid waste disposal sites on California farm and ranch properties to restore environmental quality and public health.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via CalRecycle GMS; secondary due dates apply for required authorization documents.
Description
This grant program, administered by California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), provides funding to eligible local agencies and tribes for the cleanup and abatement of illegal solid waste disposal sites on farm and ranch properties across California. The program aims to remediate sites where unauthorized dumping has occurred and the responsible party cannot be identified or held accountable, thereby protecting environmental quality and public health in agricultural and rangeland areas. Funding supports both cleanup of active illegal disposal sites and reimbursement for previously remediated sites, and includes a pilot option for applicants needing additional time to complete documentation.
