Composting and Food Waste Reduction Program

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Composting and Food Waste Reduction Program

Federal · NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE · #10.339

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

About this program

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

Who can apply

Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal GovernmentMunicipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages)Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)Public Housing AuthorityTribally Designated Housing AuthorityCounty Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)School District

Categories

FinancialCooperative Agreement

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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