Organic Grants

California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)

What does it fund?

Construction, renovation, or expansion of facilities to preprocess, digest, or compost organics into compost, soil amendments, biofuels, or bioenergy.

Who is eligible for funds?

Local, state, and federal agencies, nonprofits, for-profit entities, public universities and colleges, solid waste facilities, public school districts, and qualifying Tribal governments.

How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?

Projects benefiting disadvantaged and low-income communities receive additional points during application scoring. Projects benefit communities through diversion of waste from disadvantaged communities, rescued food to residents, job creation, and job training.

How do I access funds?

Apply through a statewide competitive process.

Funding Timeline

Application materials for fiscal year (FY) 2021–22 and 2022–23 (ORG7) are due April 20, 2023.

Project Profiles

Read stories of projects funded by this program.

Cumulative Statistics

As of November 30, 2024

$190.0 million implemented

$144.0 million benefiting priority populations

2,761,813 MTCO2e estimated GHG emissions reductions

48 projects implemented

2024 Achievements

Reporting Period:
Dec 1, 2023 – Nov 30, 2024

$128.7 million implemented

$1.1 million benefiting priority populations

1,091,989 MTCO2e estimated GHG emissions reductions

29% benefiting disadvantaged communities

47% benefiting low income communities and households

24% benefiting other areas of California

Other Expected Benefits

$2,035,418 energy cost savings

2,953,742 tons waste digested

694,770 tons compost reduced