Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program

The Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program provides up to $500,000 per award (reimbursement) to public agencies for the cleanup and restoration of sites contaminated by illegal solid‑waste dumping. Funding is sourced from the State, with a total pool of $1 million, and the grant period is two years. Applications open September 9 2026 and close October 16 2026; award decisions are expected in January 2027. Eligible applicants are public entities such as counties, cities, districts, state agencies, and joint powers authorities that have jurisdiction over the contaminated site. No matching funds or letters of intent are required. • Grant type: reimbursement up to $500K per project • Eligible applicants: public agencies (county, city, district, state, JPA) • Eligible projects: solid‑waste cleanup within the applicant’s jurisdiction • Funding source: State, total $1M, expected number of awards dependent • Application deadline: 16 Oct 2026 (23:59) • Period of performance: 2 years • Award announcement: Jan 2027 • No pre‑bid meeting or site visit required.