Composting Grant Finder

Federal-provincial cost-share program supporting on-farm environmental stewardship including organic waste management and composting infrastructure. Typically 50% federal / 50% provincial contribution. Delivered through provincial agricultural ministries — apply through your province's SCAP portal.

A $704M federal fund supporting farmers in adopting practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Covers nitrogen management, cover cropping, and rotational grazing — with cost-share payments up to 85% of eligible costs. Composting as a soil amendment practice (manure/compost application) is included. Delivered through 13 provincial farm organizations including Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association, BC Investment Agriculture Foundation, and others. Contact your provincial recipient organization directly.

Partnership between the Ontario government and University of Guelph supporting agricultural innovation including nutrient management and organic waste solutions. Farm operations demonstrating composting as a nutrient recovery system may qualify under innovation streams.

BC's CleanBC program supports organic waste processing infrastructure including on-farm composting facilities. The 2025/2026 intake supported a $22.5M investment in composting across BC. Farms partnering with regional districts or processing third-party organic waste may qualify for infrastructure funding.

Supports community food security projects including composting equipment that supports food production. Farm-based organizations, Indigenous communities, and nonprofits supporting agricultural food production are eligible. Composting tumblers and on-site compost infrastructure for farms qualify as eligible equipment.

USDA's primary on-farm conservation program. Composting facilities and nutrient management practices are eligible funded activities. Poultry, livestock, and crop farmers can receive cost-share payments for installing composting infrastructure that reduces nutrient runoff and greenhouse gas emissions. Apply through your local NRCS office.

Farm-based composting operations that partner with local governments or nonprofits can access USDA's CFWR program. Priority given to projects that make finished compost accessible to farmers and incorporate food waste from multiple community sources. Past recipients include urban farms and rural composting cooperatives.

Funds energy efficiency and renewable energy projects for agricultural producers and rural small businesses. On-farm composting systems that reduce energy costs or generate biogas qualify under energy efficiency provisions. Grant funding covers up to 25% of eligible project costs; loan guarantees available for the remainder.

California's SB 1383 mandates 75% organic waste reduction — farms generating or processing organic waste can access CalRecycle grant programs to reach compliance. Composting equipment purchases are eligible under several funding streams. Strong urgency for California farms with compliance deadlines.

Supports community composting including farms in New England states and New York City. Farms that accept organic waste from the community and produce compost for local use are a strong fit. Focus on historically underserved communities and BIPOC-led organizations.

Funds community-based environmental projects including composting infrastructure. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, municipalities, conservation authorities, and Indigenous organizations. Restaurants, golf courses, and institutions partnering with nonprofits or municipalities can access this funding.

National charity funding environmental projects across Canada. Eligible applicants include registered charities, municipalities, and Indigenous communities. Businesses partnering with registered nonprofits on composting programs can access this funding stream. Two application intakes per year.

Divert NS provides funding for municipalities and institutions to encourage waste diversion including composting. Restaurants, hotels, and golf courses partnering with municipalities on organic waste programs may access this funding. Contact Divert NS directly for current program eligibility.

Provides financial support to communities and businesses across Newfoundland and Labrador finding new ways to reduce and divert waste. Municipalities, nonprofits, and businesses with composting programs qualify. Remote operations and resorts in NL are strong candidates given high hauling costs.

Local governments, municipalities, and eligible institutions can apply to build composting infrastructure. Past recipients include cities building food waste diversion programs for restaurants, hotels, and institutions. Municipalities can partner with businesses to include commercial organic waste in their project scope.

EPA offers multiple grant streams supporting environmental projects including composting infrastructure for communities and institutions. Nonprofits, tribal governments, and municipalities in underserved areas are priority applicants. Businesses partnering with eligible lead applicants can benefit from funded composting programs.

California's SB 1383 mandates organic waste reduction for restaurants, hotels, and large food service operations. CalRecycle administers multiple grant programs to help businesses reach compliance targets. Composting equipment is an eligible expense. Strong urgency for California food service operations facing compliance deadlines.

Created for schools, nonprofit organizations, and institutions in Cuyahoga County to purchase composting containers, equipment, supplies, and signage. One of the most directly applicable county-level grants for institutional composting equipment in the US. Applications open in November each year.

Supports community composting organizations in New England states and New York City. Food co-ops, nonprofit food service operations, and community composting hubs are eligible. Restaurants and institutions partnering with a nonprofit lead applicant can participate in funded projects.