California dairy facilities are now invited to apply for the Dairy Plus Program (DPP) to implement advanced manure management solutions on farms across the state – reducing methane emissions, improving water quality, and addressing nitrogen and salt surpluses through innovative, sustainable projects.
Funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Advancing Markets for Producers initiative, DPP has approximately $34 million available to invest in projects that support advanced manure management practices with several environmental benefits.
Since 2023, DPP has funded 34 projects across California. These projects are expected to reduce more than 1.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent from manure management – equal to removing approximately 355,000 gasoline-powered cars from the road- and provide significant improvements in nitrogen management and water quality.
Eligible DPP projects include advanced approaches such as vermifiltration, advanced solid-liquid separation assisted by flocculants or beads, and mechanical and non-mechanical separation of manure solids from water. By supporting these next-generation manure management practices now, DPP can help accelerate practical solutions to strengthen environmental stewardship and long-term dairy sustainability in California and beyond.
Eligible applicants include:Previous AMMP and DDRDP awardees
Dairy producers who have not received AMMP or DDRDP funding but have implemented, or are currently implementing, approved AMMP or DDRDP practices using private or alternative funding sources.
Applications must be submitted by Monday, September 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PT.
More Information
For complete details on eligibility requirements, application materials, awarded projects, and approved practices, visit CDFA’s Dairy Plus Program webpage.
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