Waste Use Efficiency
This program supports the development of innovative solutions that create new value from agri-processing waste, by-products, or co-products. Funding is available for projects that reduce waste through diversion, repurposing, or alternative applications.
Eligible funding may include:
• Technologies that convert waste into marketable products or inputs
• Equipment or systems that enable the collection, sorting, or treatment of by-products
• Research and pilot projects exploring new uses for agricultural co-products
By turning waste into opportunity, this program helps improve environmental outcomes while opening new streams of revenue.
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Funding Amount
Up to $250,000 in funding at a 50% cost-share rate
Eligible Applicants
Processors
Eligible Purposes
This funding stream supports projects that create value from agri-processing waste through diversion, reuse, or transformation. Eligible activities include:
• Equipment and systems that convert waste to usable products or energy
• Rental or purchase of tools that support sorting, installation, and validation processes
• Professional and subcontracted services related to feasibility, design, and commissioning
Additional related costs may be eligible if directly tied to project completion and waste reduction.
Deadline to Apply
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