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 37 applications for 2020 Dairy Digester Research and Development Program requesting $ 47.3 million in grant funds.
CDFA received public 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. Responses to public comments 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 – Updated June 16, 2020
DDRDP Project-Level Data of Executed and Funded Grant Projects, click here – Updated June 16, 2020
For DDRDP Demonstration Projects, click here.
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 | February 3, 2020 |
| Grant Application Due | |
| Review Process | |
| Announce Award Funding |
* 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
Program is not accepting applications at this time.