Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program FR92

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is offering the Farm & Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant (FR92) to fund the remediation of illegal dumping on agricultural properties. Eligible applicants are public agencies and tribal governments that own or manage farm or ranch lands. Grants cover up to $200,000 per applicant per fiscal year, with a $50,000 cap per individual cleanup site, and are reimbursed after expenses are incurred. Projects must be completed within roughly two years (performance period ending April 4 2029). Applications are accepted online, require a Letter of Intent, and must be submitted by October 7 2026. • Eligible applicants: public agencies, tribal governments (cities, counties, resource conservation districts, federally recognized tribes). • Eligible sites: any farm or ranch property as defined by CCR §17991(d), including private or public land, easements, and right‑of‑ways. • Funding uses: administrative costs, recycling/disposal (e.g., tires), equipment, materials, personnel, site security, and outreach/education. • Funding method: reimbursement; no matching funds required. • Maximum award: $200K per applicant FY, $50K per site; multiple sites may be included in one application. • Application deadline: 07 Oct 2026 (midnight). • Expected award notice: Jan 2027; performance period runs until 04 Apr 2029. • Required: Letter of Intent; online application portal; grant guidelines must be reviewed.