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.
2019 AMMP projects selected for funding Click here (New)
For AMMP Demonstration Projects, click here.
CDFA’s Dairy Methane Programs: Dairy Digester Research and Development Program & Alternative Manure Management Program – Public Stakeholder Meetings
Three public stakeholder meetings are scheduled for September 2019 to update the public on the programs and to receive comments and suggestions for the next round of funding. These meetings will be held on the dates and locations provided below. Each meeting will include webinar component to allow remote attendance and participation.
- 1) Tuesday, September 17, 2019: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Energy Education Center, Edison Building
4175 South Laspina Street
Tulare, CA To attend remotely through webinar, register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1476531267361063437 - 2) Wednesday, September 18, 2019: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Mystic Room
5401 Old Redwood Highway
Petaluma, CA To attend remotely through webinar, register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5958226424083016461 - 3) Thursday, September 19, 2019: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
California Department of Food and Agriculture Auditorium
1220 N Street
Sacramento, CA To attend remotely through webinar, register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/290912485967431693
Comments must be submitted to cdfa.oefi@cdfa.ca.gov by October 16, 2019 5:00 p.m. PT.
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Presentation
AMMP Videos
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* |
| Public Comment Process for 2019-20 funds | 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
The AMMP Program is not accepting applications.