Dairy Digester Research & Development Program
Office of Environmental Farming & Innovation
CDFA’s Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP) provides financial assistance for the installation of dairy digesters in California, which will result in reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Now Accepting Grant Applications
The DDRDP is now accepting grant applications until 5:00 P.M. PT on Friday, October 18, 2024. The application platform and documents are listed below.
Supporting Templates and Attachments
Frequently Asked Questions
Community Outreach Guidelines
CDFA is providing community outreach guidelines on community engagement strategies for applicants, as follows:
CDFA Informational Webinars
CDFA will host two webinars to go over program requirements and the application process. These will be held as joint webinars for AMMP, DDRDP, and the Dairy Plus Program. Please view the webinar Agenda to see the breakdown of times for each program – participants are welcome to join for any or all portions. Each webinar will cover the same material. Participants can attend by registering for webinar access:
Application Assistance Workshop 1
Application Assistance Workshop 2
Questions
CDFA cannot assist in the preparation of grant applications; however, general questions may be submitted to cdfa.oefi_ddrdp_tech@cdfa.ca.gov. Responses to general or programmatic questions received during informational webinars or by email will be posted according to the schedule below. Please note that CDFA is unable to advise and/or provide applicants with any information regarding specific grant applications during the solicitation process.
| Questions Received By | Responses Posted By |
|---|---|
| August 15, 2024 | August 22, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 | September 12, 2024 |
| September 26, 2024 | October 3, 2024 |
Project Status
As of September 20, 2024, 75% of DDRDP’s 138 projects have been completed.
Program Timeline for DDRDP
| Item | Estimated Time Frame* |
|---|---|
| Application Period Open | July 23, 2024 |
| Application Period Closed | October 18, 2024 |
| Review Process | October 2024 - February 2025 |
| Award Announcement | March 2025 |
| Grant Term for 2024 Projects Begins | June 2025 |
* Subject to change
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What is the dairy digester research and development program?
CDFA’s Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP) provides financial assistance for the installation of dairy digesters in California, which will result in reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
What is a dairy digester?
Dairy digesters are a renewable technology that uses livestock manure to produce methane, which is a renewable source of electrical energy generation and transportation fuel. The technology has many environmental and social benefits. More information on dairy digesters can be found on the CalEPA Dairy Digesters webpage and the USEPA AgSTARAnaerobic Digestion webpage.
How is DDRDP funded?
CDFA receives funding from California Climate Investments for methane emissions reductions from dairy and livestock operations.
Who can I contact for more information?
If you have questions about CDFA’s dairy digester research and development and dairy methane reduction programs, please email cdfa.oefi_ddrdp_tech@cdfa.ca.gov.
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