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2022 DAIRY DIGESTER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

CA Department of Food and Agriculture
Closed
Application Opens TBD
Deadline TBD
Geography The project site must be located on a commercial California dairy operation. Individuals and/or entities receiving grant award funds must be located in California with a physical California business address.
Eligible Applicants
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Overview

The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP), awards competitive grants to California dairy operations and digester developers for the implementation of dairy digesters that result in long-term methane emission reductions on California dairies and minimize or mitigate adverse environmental impacts. The Budget Act of 2021 (SB 170, Chapter 240) appropriated $32 million from the California State Budget to CDFA for methane emissions reductions from dairy and livestock operations. CDFA will make approximately $18.2 million (60% of $30.4 million) available for the DDRDP. The Alternative Manure Management Program(AMMP) will receive approximately $12.2 million (40% of $30.4 million) to support non-digester practices that reduce...

Funding Information

$18,200,000

Eligibility Requirements

  • Expected number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.

Contact Information

Email:

Phone: 916-654-0466

Next Steps

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Data Source & Verification

Source: www.cdfa.ca.gov
Last Verified: Jan 11, 2026, 1:38 AM
Important: Always verify current details directly on the official grant website before applying.