Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program

The Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program provides financial assistance in the form of reimbursement grants up to $500,000 to help public entities accelerate the pace of cleanup, restore sites, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities. The program aims to address the widespread illegal dumping of solid waste, which adversely impacts Californians in many ways, including economic, public health and safety, and environmental problems. Eligible applicants include public entities, such as counties, cities, districts, state agencies, and Joint Powers Authorities. The grant funding will be delivered through reimbursements, and the expected award announcement is in January 2026. Key aspects of the grant include: • Eligible projects: solid waste cleanup project sites where cleanup is needed to protect public health and safety and/or the environment within the applicant’s jurisdiction • Eligible geographies: within the applicant’s jurisdiction • Funding source: State • Funding method: reimbursement • Estimated amount per award: dependent on the grantor’s decision • Letter of Intent Required: no • Requires Matched Funding: no