Community Composting for Green Spaces Grant
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
What does it fund?
Creation of new or expanded capacity of small-scale composting programs in green spaces within disadvantaged and low-income communities. Green spaces may include community gardens, urban farms, and other public spaces where small-scale composting is appropriate.
Who is eligible for funds?
Nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and qualifying tribal governments.
How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?
Projects located in disadvantaged communities are prioritized during application scoring.
How do I access funds?
Competitive application process.
Funding timeline
No additional funds are available at this time.
Project Profiles
Read stories of projects funded by this program.
Cumulative Statistics
As of November 30, 2023
$6.3 million allocated
$1.2 million implemented
$0.9 million benefiting priority populations
2,513 MTCO2e estimated GHG emissions reductions
137 projects implemented
2023 Achievements
Reporting period:
Dec 1, 2022 – Nov 30, 2023
$0.2 million implemented
419 MTCO2e GHG emissions reductions
22 full-time equivalent jobs reported
2023 Benefits to Priority Populations
29% benefiting disadvantaged communities
30% benefiting low income communities and households
41% benefiting other areas of California
Other Expected Benefits
1,848 tons waste diverted
123 pounds reactive organic gas (ROG) reductions
44 pounds NOx reductions