Enteric Methane Emission Reduction Programs
Livestock Enteric Methane Emission Reduction Research Program (LEMER-RP)
The Livestock Enteric Methane Emission Reduction Research Program (LEMER-RP) is a new program under CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI). The Budget Act of 2022 (AB 179, Section 194) appropriated a total of $10 million payable from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds (GGRF) to the CDFA to award a total of $9.5 million in competitive grant(s) to fund demonstration trials evaluating additives and dietary modifications that have the potential to reduce enteric methane emissions in the dairy and livestock sectors. These research projects will help address key barriers to achieving California’s climate goals, which include the reduction of methane emissions to 40% below 2013 levels by 2030 as codified in SB 1383 (Lara, 2016) as well as efforts to continue advancing climate-smart agriculture.
The funding allocated will be directed towards the dairy and livestock sectors for demonstration projects to:
- Supplement feed with additives or ingredients, that have scientifically demonstrated efficacy in reducing methane emissions, and
- Research dietary modifications that are intended to reduce methane emissions from livestock
The LEMER-RP is accepting full proposals (Phase 2) from applicants selected in Phase 1. Phase 2 will be open until 5:00 P.M. PT on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
IMPORTANT: Applications that were not selected in Phase 1 of LEMER-RP will not be eligible for funding and will be disqualified immediately.
Details on the application process and evaluation criteria for Phase 2 can be found in the Request for Full Proposals (RFP). A summary of the Phase 1 applications can be found below, as well as a list of selected applicants for Phase 2.
Phase I: Applications Received
New! Phase 1: Selected Applications for Phase 2
Application Materials for Phase 2:
- Phase 2 – Request for Full Proposals (RFP)
- LEMER-RP Project Questionnaire
- Attachment 1: Project Summary Template
- Attachment 2: Project Description Template
- Attachment 3: References Cited Template
- Attachment 4: Project Team Documents Template
- Attachment 5: Letter of Commitment Template
- Attachment 6: Facilities, Equipment, and Other Resources Template
- Attachment 7: Work Plan Template
- Attachment 8: Budget Worksheet Template
Solicitation Process
The LEMER-RP process consists of two phases. Phase 1 involves the submission and review of pre-proposals. Selected projects are then invited to Phase 2, which entails the submission and review of full proposals.
CDFA Informational Workshops and Resources
CDFA hosted one webinar workshop about program requirements and the application process. The recording and slides from the workshop on July 13, 2023, are linked below:
- LEMER-RP Information Webinar for Phase 1
- LEMER-RP Information Webinar Presentation Slides for Phase 1
Phase 1: Request for Pre-Proposals
CDFA cannot assist in the preparation of grant applications; however, general questions may be submitted to CDFA.OEFI_Enteric_Methane_Reduction@cdfa.ca.gov. Please note that CDFA is unable to advise and/or provide applicants with any information regarding specific pre-proposals during the solicitation process.
Program Timeline for 2023 LEMER-RP*
| Item | Responses Posted by: |
|---|---|
| Pre-Proposal Period Opens (Phase 1) | July 6, 2023 |
| Pre-Proposal Period Closes | August 7, 2023 |
| Review Process for Pre-Proposals | August 2023 |
| Recommendation for Phase 2 | September 11, 2023 |
| Full Proposals (Phase 2) Due | November 1, 2023 |
| Review Process for Full Proposals | November – December 2023 |
| Award Announcement | December 2023 |
| Grant Term Begins | April 1, 2024 |
| (*Subject to change) | |
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Program Status
Open
LEMER-RP is currently accepting full proposal (Phase 2) applications from those selected in LEMER-RP Phase 1