Food Waste Management Projects Grant

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality offers grants for Food Waste Management Projects aimed at reducing food waste through diversion efforts. Eligible applicants include governmental units, educational institutions, and non-profits that can demonstrate specific service provisions. Grants reimburse 80% of eligible equipment costs ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, with total funding amounts typically between $1,000 and $50,000. This initiative promotes sustainable practices while enhancing food recovery infrastructure in the community.

These grants are for a wide range of projects to reduce wasted food by diverting it from disposal to higher use.  Examples include supplies and equipment to support school food share or community food recovery programs, and university research projects to define existing food recovery infrastructure.
Funding
DEQ will reimburse 80% of equipment costing $5,000-$50,000. Grants typically range between $1,000 and $50,000.

Eligibility

Grants are available to units of government, political subdivisions of Oklahoma, components of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, local and statewide organizations representing municipalities or counties, or sub-state planning districts recognized by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.  Non-profit organizations that can successfully demonstrate sole-source provisions of services may also be eligible to apply for funding.Grants are provided on a reimbursement basis.Grantees must enter into a formal Agreement with the DEQ as vendors.  A fully executed Agreement and Purchase Order must be in place prior to project initiation.  Funds spent prior to a formal Agreement and Purchase Order are not reimbursable.

Ineligibility

DEQ does not reimburse for buildings, vehicles, drones, laptops, or certain types of law enforcement equipment.