Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program

Return to Search Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program Grantor: Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Departmental Grant ID: SWC 104 Portal ID: 154179 Status: Closed Opportunity Type: Grant Last Updated: December 5, 2025, 12:10 pm Categories: Disadvantaged Communities Environment & Water Health & Human Services Housing, Community and Economic Development Details 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. Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Public Agency Eligible applicants include public entities, including counties, cities, districts, state agencies, and Joint Powers Authorities. Eligible Geographies: 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. Important Dates Application deadline The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight. 12/6/25 12:00 Expected award announcement The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant. January of 2026 Period of performance The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized. 2 years Funding Details Total estimated