This grant supports projects in Washington state to build, repair, or upgrade anaerobic digesters that capture methane from dairy manure and organic waste. Funded projects must reduce greenhouse gas emissions or untreated effluent, comply with state public works laws, and be completed within 36 months. Specific set-asides include $2M for cover-and-flare manure management and $3M for USDA-funded projects.
Applicants must be licensed to do business in Washington or commit to licensing within 30 days of award. Projects must be located at or adjacent to an existing dairy in Washington and comply with state public works laws, including prevailing wage requirements.
