Notice of Funds Available: Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Partial Grant Program (FY 2026-27)
CalRecycle's Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Partial Grant Program funds public entities to clean up and restore old landfill sites in California where responsible parties cannot pay.
Funder: California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Due Dates: September 16, 2026 (Application, Cycle 109) | October 14, 2026 (Authorization/EPPP, Cycle 109) | February 10, 2027 (Application, Cycle 111, if funds remain) | March 17, 2027 (Authorization/EPPP, Cycle 111, if funds remain)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per project; $1,500,000 total available for FY 2026–27; grant term through June 30, 2029.
Summary: Supports public entities in California to remediate and restore legacy landfill/disposal sites where responsible parties are absent or unable to pay, protecting health and the environment.
Key Information: Application requires demonstration of financial need and an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy.
Description
This grant program provides financial assistance to public entities in California for the cleanup and restoration of legacy disposal sites—landfills or solid waste sites closed under earlier local laws, prior to current state permitting and closure requirements. The goal is to accelerate remediation where no responsible party can be identified or where such parties are unwilling or unable to pay, focusing on projects that protect public health, safety, and the environment. Grants are reimbursement-based, require matching funds, and are designed to address solid waste issues that pose risks within the applicant’s jurisdiction.
