Local Enforcement Agency Grant Program
CalRecycle manages a noncompetitive grant program to assist Local Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) with their solid waste facilities permit and inspection program.
Eligibility
Funding
$1.5 million is allocated to this program a year.
- $1,404,000 is awarded to grantees.
- $96,000 is budgeted for CalRecycle to provide training and technical support.
Per LEA grant regulation, eligible applicants are limited to LEAs and regional LEAs that are certified by CalRecycle.
Eligible Costs
These grant awards are to be used solely for support of the solid waste facilities permit and inspection programs.
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For more information about the Local Enforcement Agency Grant Program, contact Grants@calrecycle.ca.gov.
Current Grant Cycle
Application materials for fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 were due May 1, 2025.
Upcoming Grant Cycles
Application materials for fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 will tentatively be available in Spring 2026.
Awarded Grant Cycles
How to Apply
Watch for the Notice of Funds Available (NOFA) on either of these two web pages:
Online Applications
CalRecycle grant applications are submitted online through the CalRecycle Grants Management System (GMS).
For LEA Support Services, contact PermitTrainingAssistance@calrecycle.ca.gov.
For general information on all the Grant and Loan Programs, contact Grants@calrecycle.ca.gov.