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.
CDFA received comments from public and stakeholders on draft solicitation documents for Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP) between December 10, 2019 and December 24, 2019. Public comments submitted are available here (New).
CDFA received public comments on the program framework for Dairy Methane Programs between September 17, 2019 and October 16, 2019. CDFA’s responses to public comments available here.
DDRDP Program-Level Data of Executed and Funded Grant Projects, click here (New)
DDRDP Project-Level Data of Executed and Funded Grant Projects, click here (New)
2019 DDRDP Applicants and Award Recipients click here
For DDRDP Demonstration Projects, click here.
CDFA is hosting two public stakeholder workshops to assist applicants to the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP). The goal of these workshops is to introduce dairy producers, new project developers, and other interested parties to the DDRDP and assist in improving the competitiveness of applications by reviewing common errors and issues. (New)
Expanding Access and Enhancing Competitiveness Workshop & Webinar
Click here for agenda and presentation
January 06, 2020 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
CDFA Auditorium
1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA
To attend remotely, register at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2788569699174348045
January 09, 2020 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
CDFA Auditorium
1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA
To attend remotely, register at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4731018617849983501
Program Timeline
| Item | Timeframe* |
|---|---|
| Public Comment Period | September 17, 2019 – October 16, 2019 |
| Draft RGA for public comments | December 10, 2019 – December 24, 2019 |
| Release of Solicitation | Late January/ Early February, 2020 |
| Grant Application Due | Mid-March, 2020 |
| Review Process | TBD |
| Announce Award Funding | TBD |
* 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
The DDRDP Program is not accepting applications.