SUPPORTING ANAEROBIC DIGESTION IN COMMUNITIES

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency

66.808 -- Solid Waste Management Assistance Grants

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications that will accelerate the development of new or enhance/increase existing anaerobic digestion capacity and infrastructure in the United States. Anaerobic digestion (AD) is the natural process in which microorganisms break down organic (plant and animal) materials. Food waste diverted from landfills and incinerators can be managed at AD facilities. The AD process generates renewable energy (biogas) and a product that can improve soil health (digestate).

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

See Section III of the solicitation for further information

Grantor contact information

Description

Chris Carusiello, U.S. EPA, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery (MC 5306P), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460; Phone: 703-308-8757; or e-mail: Carusiello.Chris@epa.gov

Email

Carusiello.Chris@epa.gov

Chris Carusiello

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
EPA-OLEM-ORCR-20-02.pdf	Full Announcement	May 18, 2020 02:33 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Supporting Anaerobic Digestion in Communities

Archived: August 13, 2020

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$3,000,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$50,000

Award Minimum

$300,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

EPA-OLEM-ORCR-20-02

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Environment

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

May 15, 2020

Archive date:

August 13, 2020