Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Pilot Project

Organization
USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service
Application Deadline
Description

The goals and objectives of this program are:
Food Waste Reduction Objectives
Reduce municipal food and waste
Divert residential and commercial food waste from landfills
Composting and Conservation Objectives
Generate compost
Increase agricultural producers’ access to compost
Reduce reliance on, and limit the use of, chemical fertilizer
Improve soil quality
Encourage waste management and permaculture business development.
Increase rainwater utilization (capture, infiltration, or absorption)

Minimum
$0
Maximum
$400000
Eligible Entities Details
• City or township governments (or other municipal governments)
• County governments
• School districts (including independent school districts)
• State-designated Indian Tribes
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
• Special district governments (e.g. soil and water conservation districts, regional planning districts, landfill districts, etc.)
Cooperative Agreement
Yes
Cost-Share
Yes
Eligible Entities
Educational institutions
Tribal non-government entities
Tribal governments
Local governments
State governments
Other
Funding Opportunity ID
A384
Deadline Submission Status
Closed
Eligible Locations Details
United States & Territories
Eligible Locations
U.S. & Territories