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.
Consideration of New Practices Under the AMMP
CDFA accepted proposals for consideration of new practices to be included under the AMMP between July 6 and September 4, 2020. For details regarding the proposal requirements, process for consideration and submission, refer to the Request for Proposals provided below:
Summary of Submitted Proposals
New! Recommendations for practices for potential inclusion under the AMMP following review were available for public comment. Public comments were received between February 1 and March 1, 2021.
Recommendations on Proposed Practices
AMMP Program-Level Data of Executed and Funded Grant Projects, click here – Updated March 12, 2021
AMMP Project-Level Data of Executed and Funded Grant Projects, click here – Updated March 12, 2021
For AMMP Demonstration Projects, click here
Future Funding: CDFA currently awaits the finalized State Budget approved by the California State Legislature on July 1, 2021. Availability of potential funding for FY 2021-22 will be determined on or after July 1, 2021. For more information on the proposed budget for 2021-22, please visit the 2021-22 Governor’s Budget website.
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.
What is an alternative manure management practice?
Alternative manure management practices involve handling and storing manure in ways that don't include use of an anaerobic digester, and support management of manure in a dry form. Currently, eligible practices for funding through AMMP include: pasture-based management; alternative manure treatment and storage (such as compost bedded pack barns); and 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 California Climate Investments program for methane emissions reductions from dairy and livestock operations.
What have been the benefits?
The 114 AMMP incentive projects funded so far are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 1.1 million metric tons of CO2e over 5 years.
Does the AMMP fund Demonstration projects?
AMMP Demonstration Projects funds two types of projects:
- AMMP Demonstration Projects – New Technologies and Practices will fund projects that demonstrate to a wide audience innovation in the implementation of diverse manure management practices that reduce methane emissions and maximize environmental co-benefits on California dairy and livestock operations.
- AMMP Demonstration Projects – Advancing Practices Farmer-To-Farmer will fund projects that demonstrate through farmer-to-farmer outreach, the manure management practices that reduce methane emissions and maximize environmental co-benefits on California dairy and livestock operations.
More information can be found on the AMMP Demonstration Project page.
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_ammp_tech@Cdfa.ca.gov.
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Program Status
CLOSED
Program is not accepting applications at this time.