Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP)
CDFA’s Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) provides financial assistance for the implementation of non-digester manure management practices in California, which will result in reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
The AMMP Grant Application
The AMMP 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 – UPDATED MARCH 15, 2019
- Benefits Calculator Tool
- Application Questions Preview
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Questions and Answers — January 18, 2019
- Questions and Answers — February 1, 2019
- Questions and Answers — March 15, 2019
To apply, CLICK HERE
For AMMP Demonstration Projects, CLICK HERE
CDFA Application Assistance
To assist in the application process, CDFA is providing workshops at the following times and locations.
Agenda
Presentation
| Date and Time | Location | Webinar Registration (for remote attendees) |
|---|---|---|
| 1/10/19 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
Sonoma County Dept. of Agriculture 133 Aviation Blvd., Ste 110 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 |
Click here to register |
| 1/16/19 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
Humboldt County Dept. of Agriculture 5630 S. Broadway St Eureka, CA 95503 |
Click here to register |
| 1/23/19 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
Tulare County Energy Education Center 4175 S. Laspina St Tulare, CA 93274 |
Click here to register |
| 1/24/19 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
Stanislaus County Dept. of Agriculture 3800 Cornucopia Way Modesto, CA 95358 |
Click here to register |
Technical Assistance
CDFA has partnered with California Universities, Resource Conservation Districts and non-profit organizations to provide free-of-cost, on-demand technical assistance to potential applicants. A list of technical assistance providers is available.
List of Technical Assistance Providers – Updated on March 1, 2019
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 alternative manure management program?
CDFA’s Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) provides financial assistance for the implementation of non-digester manure management practices in California, which will result in reduced greenhouse gas emissions. CDFA received $99 million from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund in 2018 and plans to allocate between $19-$33 million for AMMP and $61-$75 million for DDRDP in 2019.
What is an alternative manure management practice?
Alternative manure management practices involve handling manure in ways that don't involve using an anaerobic digester. Currently, eligible practices for funding through AMMP include: pasture-based based management; solid separation or conversion from flush to scrape in conjunction with some form of drying or composting of collected manure.
How is AMMP Funded?
CDFA receives funding from the Climate Investments program for methane emissions reductions from dairy and livestock operations.
What have been the benefits?
The 58 AMMP projects awarded so far are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 716,800 metric tons of CO2e over 5 years.
Who can I contact for more information?
If you have questions about CDFA's alternative manure management and dairy methane reduction programs, please email cdfa.oefi@cdfa.ca.gov.
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Program Status
- OPEN
The AMMP Program is currently accepting applications
Grant Resources
Permit Resources
- General Assistance – CalGold
- CEQA Guidance – OPR State Clearinghouse
- Dairy General Order – Central Valley RWQCB
- Waste Discharge Requirements – SWRCB
- Local Air Districts Authority to Construct – CARB
- Solid Waste Facilities Permits – CalRecycle
Research
Presentations
Archives
- (NEW) 2019 AMMP Public Comment Responses
- 2019 Draft AMMP RGA Public Comments Received
- 2018 CDFA Response to New Management Practices
- 2018 New Management Practices Proposals Submitted
- 2018 Applications Awarded – Updated on January 8, 2019
- 2018 Applications Submitted
- 2018 Request for Grant Application
- 2017 Request for Grant Applications
- 2017 Applications Awarded – Updated March 27, 2018
- 2017 Applications Submitted
- Public Comments on the Alternative Manure Management Program
