Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up and Abatement Grant Program FR90

The Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up and Abatement Grant Program FR90, administered by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, aims to fund the cleanup of illegal dumping on agricultural properties. This program provides financial support for remediation projects on eligible farm and ranch sites, encouraging innovative approaches and addressing necessary abatement measures. Each fiscal year features four application cycles, with grantees given approximately two years to complete their projects.

Purpose
The Farm & Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up & Abatement Grant program provides funding for cleaning up and preventing illegal dumping on agricultural properties (CCR, Section 17991(d)). Each fiscal year has four application cycles, with the fourth serving as the pilot cycle. Cycle 88 (FR88) is the second cycle. CalRecycle administers the program per Section 48100 of the Public Resources Code.
Description
The project sites eligible for the grant must be located on 'farm and ranch' property, encompassing both private and public land, where the owner is not held responsible for the illegal disposal. The definition of 'farm and ranch' property can be found in the Eligible Geographies section below. Grantees are given approximately two years to complete the project(s). The sites should be fully remediated (cleaned up) using grant funds, or a combination of grant funds and in-kind contributions in terms of funds or services. The funding covers various costs, including Administrative, Recycling/Disposal (tires), Equipment, Material, and Personnel expenses. If necessary, measures for abatement and prevention, such as site security and public education/outreach efforts, should also be addressed. The program encourages innovative approaches.