ClosedState of CaliforniaAgency ID SWC 108

Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program

Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · State of California

At a glance

Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program is a closed California state grant opportunity from the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (State of California). The application deadline was September 16, 2026. Total estimated funding is $1M. Applicant types listed as eligible include public agency. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing is not required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Estimate · calculated by GrantsJunction

Expected to open around September 2027

This program has posted at about the same time each year. If it follows its pattern, the next round should post between Jul 25, 2027 and Nov 12, 2027, with about 28 days to apply.

Based on 7 past postings: Aug 17, 2023, Sep 25, 2024, Dec 5, 2025, Sep 9, 2026 and earlier. Confidence: low. Agencies can change or skip a year; only the agency's posted notice is official. Watch it and we'll email you when the next round posts.

Key facts

Sep 9, 2026Posted
Sep 16, 2026Application deadline

Opened: Sep 9, 2026
Close date: Sep 16, 2026
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $1,000,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: State
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Reimbursement(s)
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Estimated award amounts: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: 2 years
Expected award announcement: January of 2027
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: Eligible projects include solid waste cleanup project sites where cleanup is needed to protect public health and safety and/or the environment within the applicant’s jurisdiction.
How to submit: Online: https://secure.calrecycle.ca.gov/WebPass/
Latest change note: Updated the application deadline

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Public Agency

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Eligible applicants include public entities, including counties, cities, districts, state agencies, and Joint Powers Authorities.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

This program provides financial assistance in the form of reimbursement grants up to $500,000 to help public entities accelerate the pace of cleanup, restore sites, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Description

Widespread illegal dumping of solid waste adversely impacts Californians in many ways. Properties on which illegal dumping occurs lose economic value; create public health and safety and environmental problems; and degrade the enjoyment and pride in the affected communities. Abandoned, idled, or underutilized properties due to unauthorized dumping impact what were once the sources of economic benefits to a community. Many such properties have been abandoned or have owners who are unable or unwilling to pay the costs of cleanup.

Program contact (as published)

noe.garay@calrecycle.ca.gov
1-916-341-6317

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Public Agency. It adds: “Eligible applicants include public entities, including counties, cities, districts, state agencies, and Joint Powers Authorities.” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $1,000,000.

How do I apply for “Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program”?

Applications go directly to Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: online at https://secure.calrecycle.ca.gov/WebPass/. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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