Opportunity Information
Title
2024 Dairy Digester Research and Development Program
Description
The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP), awards competitive grants to California dairy operations and digester developers for the implementation of dairy digesters that result in long-term methane emission reductions on California dairies and minimize or mitigate adverse environmental impacts.
Awarding Agency Name
California Department of Food and Agriculture
Agency Contact Name
Dairy Digester Research and Development Program
Agency Contact Email
cdfa.oefi_ddrdp_tech@cdfa.ca.gov
Program
Fund Activity Categories
Agriculture, Energy
Departments
Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation
Opportunity Manager
Harsimran Gill
Additional Users
Public Link
Is Published
Yes
Funding Information
Opportunity Funding
$8,000,000.00
Funding Sources
State
Funding Source Description
The 2024 DDRDP is supported by Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds (GGRF) from the Budget Act of 2024 (AB 107, Chapter 22). Approximately $8 million is currently available for awards. The release of an additional $3.5 million is anticipated in FY 25-26, and if approved will be applied to the 2024 DDRDP grant round.
Applicants may also be eligible for an additional funding opportunity through the Dairy Plus Program.
Award Information
Award Ceiling
$1,600,000.00
Award Start Date
Award End Date
Award Type
Competitive
Capital Grant
No
Indirect Costs Allowed
No
Matching Requirement
Yes
Other Funding Requirement
Submission Information
Submission Timeline Type
One Time
Submission Open Date
Submission Close Date
Allow Multiple Applications
Yes
Other Submission Requirements
Applicants must apply through the AmpliFund portal. Please click the "Log In" button in the upper-right corner of this page to create a new account or log into your AmpliFund account.
An applicant may submit multiple grant applications; however, each grant application must represent an individual project at a unique project site (i.e., dairy operation).
Question Submission Information
Question Submission Email Address
Question Submission Additional Information
CDFA cannot assist in the preparation of grant applications; however, general questions regarding the solicitation process may be submitted to cdfa.oefi_ddrdp_tech@cdfa.ca.gov. CDFA will conduct three rounds of Questions and Answers (Q&A) to address general questions about the application submission process and program requirements. Responses to questions received during the application workshops or by email will be posted to CDFA’s DDRDP website.
Technical Assistance Session
Technical Assistance Session
No
Eligibility Information
Eligibility Type
Public
Eligible Applicants
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (not Federally recognized), Individuals, For profit organizations (excludes small businesses), Small Businesses
Additional Eligibility Information
• California farmers, ranchers, and California Native American Tribes are eligible to apply.
The project site must be located on a commercial California dairy operation. Individuals and/or entities receiving grant award funds must be located in California with a physical California business address. A dairy operation is defined as an entity that operates a dairy herd, which produces milk or cream commercially, and whose bulk milk or bulk cream is received or handled by any distributor, manufacturer, or any nonprofit cooperative association of dairy producers. Existing milk producers, including California Native American Indian Tribes, and dairy digester developers are eligible for this program.
Additional Information
Additional Information URL
Additional Information URL Description
Applicant should carefully review the Request for Grant Application and application material provided on the program webpage https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/ddrdp/