Dairy Digester Research & 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.
The DDRDP Grant Application
The DDRDP is now accepting grant applications until 5:00 p.m. PT on April 3, 2019. Late submissions will not be accepted. The application documents are listed below:
- Request for Grant Applications
- Project Narrative Template
- Work Plan Template
- Budget Worksheet Template
- DDRDP Benefits Calculator Tool (final version as of January 23, 2019)
- Project Readiness Template
- Environmental Performance Template
- Community Impact Template
- Frequently Asked Questions
- FAAST Questionnaire Preview
- Questions and Answers – January 18, 2019
- Questions and Answers – February 1, 2019
- Questions and Answers – February 22, 2019
- Questions and Answers – March 15, 2019
To apply, click here
For DDRDP Demonstration Projects, click here.
CDFA Application Assistance
Agenda
Presentation
To assist in the application process, CDFA is providing workshops at the following times and locations.
- January 23, 2019 (3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) – Tulare
Edison Bldg. Energy Education Center,
4175 South Laspina Street, Tulare, CA
Webinar Link: Click here to register for webinar - January 24, 2019 (3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) – Modesto
Stanislaus Co. Ag Center, Room ABC,
3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, CA
Webinar Link: Click here to register for webinar
Community Outreach Assistance
CDFA is partnering with California State University-Sacramento Consensus and Collaboration Program (CCP) to serve as a resource for potential DDRDP applicants to support community outreach efforts. For more information please click here.
NEW - Link to ARB report: Best Practices for Community Engagement and Leadership
Program Timeline
| Item | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Notification of funding (solicitation release) | December 28, 2018 |
| Grant Applications Due | April 3, 2019 |
| Review Process | May – August 2019* |
| Announce and Award Funding | September 2019* |
| * Subject to change. | |
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 AgSTAR Anaerobic Digestion webpage.
How is DDRDP funded?
CDFA receives funding from California Climate Investments for methane emissions reductions from dairy and livestock operations.
What have been the benefits?
Current DDRDP projects are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 12.9 million metric tons of CO2e.
Who can I contact for more information?
If you have questions about CDFA’s dairy digester and dairy methane reduction programs, please e-mail cdfa.oefi@cdfa.ca.gov.
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Program Status
- OPEN
The DDRDP Program is currently accepting applications
Applicant Info
- 2015 Grant Awards (Phase I)
- 2015 Grant Awards (Phase II)
- 2017 Grant Awards – Updated December 24, 2018
- 2018 DDRDP Applications Submitted (PDF)
- 2018 Grant Awards – Updated December 24, 2018
Reports
Resources
- GHG Benefits Calculator Tool
- CalEPA Dairy Digesters
- California Air Resources Board Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy
- USEPA AgStar Anaerobic Digestion
- California/Federal Dairy Digester Working Group Statement of Principles (PDF)
- California Pollution Control Financing Authority
- California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority
- Pacific Gas and Electric Bio-Methane
- Small Dairy Climate Change Research
- SoCalGas Renewable Gas
- California Competes Tax Credit
- Expanding Access and Enhancing Competitiveness Workshop Presentation
