California – Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement
Detailed information about this program is below:
| Category | Information About This Specific Program |
|---|---|
| Title |
California – Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement |
| Purpose |
Provides grants to parcel(s) that are zoned for agricultural use, where unauthorized solid waste disposalExit has occurred, and where the site(s) are in need of cleanup in order to abate a nuisance or public health and safety threat and/or a threat to the environment. |
| Type of Assistance | Grant |
| Eligible Applicants | Eligible applicants are Cities, counties, resource conservation districts, and federally recognized Native American Tribes in California. |
| Eligible Activities |
A site may be eligible for cleanup funding if the parcel(s) is(are) zoned for agricultural use, where unauthorized solid waste disposal has occurred, and where the site(s) is(are) in need of cleanup in order to abate a nuisance or public health and safety threat and/or a threat to the environment. Since tribal land is typically not zoned, contact Farm and Ranch Cleanup grant program for specifics about how farm and ranch definition is applied on tribal land. |
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Excluded Activities/Other Restrictions |
Sites are not eligible for funding if the site is located on property where the owner or local agency is responsible for the illegal disposal. |
| Pre-Funding Requirements (if applicable) | Not applicable |
| Typical Award Amount (if applicable) | Grants awarded in 2019-2020 cycle ranged from $149,000 to $130,000 |
| Total Awarded Fiscal Year 2019-2020 | $300,000 |
| Match Requirement (if applicable) | None |
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Solicitation Process/Timeline |
Applications can be submitted at any time. Award decisions are determined every four months. |
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Proposal Elements/Scoring Criteria |
Not available |
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Contact Information (primary contact and website or other source) |
Stephanie Becker Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant ProgramExit |
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Website Information About Successful Tribal Applicants/Projects |
Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grants Successful ProjectsExit |
| Headquarters Office |
California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) |