Monday, May 11, 2020

USDA Announces Funding Available For A Community Compost & Food Waste Reduction Pilot Project

On May 11, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the availability of $900,000 for local governments to host a Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CCFWR) pilot project for fiscal year (FY) 2020.   The deadline for applications is June 26.
The cooperative agreements will support projects that develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans. The agreements are offered through USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production.
June 4 Webinar
A webinar, which will be held on June 4 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, will provide an overview of the cooperative agreements’ purpose, project types, eligibility and basic requirements for submitting an application.
[Posted: May 11, 2020]  PA Environment Digest

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