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Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Grant Program (Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, Fiscal Year 201-20 Funds)

Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Closed
Application Opens TBD
Deadline TBD
Geography Proposed projects must be located in California and reduce GHG emissions through food waste prevention or rescue of food that would otherwise be sent to California landfills. Applicants must be qualified to do business in California and be in good standing with all applicable California state agencies. For a complete list of eligibility requirements visit: https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/climate/grantsloans/foodwaste/fy201920 .
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Overview

The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery administers the Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Grant Program pursuant to Public Resource Code section 42999. The purpose of this competitive grant program is to lower greenhouse gas emissions by establishing new or expanding existing food waste prevention projects (source reduction or food rescue for people) in California to reduce the amount of food being disposed in landfills. The Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Grant Program will provide funds (as a reimbursement grant) to support the expansion of existing projects or establishment of new food waste prevention (source reduction) and/or rescue projects (food rescue for people) in California. The Program meets policy driven legislation and strategies, and reduces the amount of food...

Funding Information

$4,000,000

Eligibility Requirements

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

Contact Information

Email:

Phone: 916-323-2271

Next Steps

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Data Source & Verification

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