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Anaerobic Dairy Digester Program

Washington State Department of Commerce

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About This Grant

The Anaerobic Dairy Digester Program has $10,544,325 available for grants to build, repair or upgrade systems that capture methane from dairy manure and other organic waste. These systems reduce greenhouse gas emissions while producing renewable energy, fertilizer and other useful products.

Grant Summary

Anaerobic Dairy Digester Program is a Washington State Department of Commerce grant providing funding that varies by award for small business, k12 school, school district. Applications are due 2026-12-01 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Eligibility

  • All projects must meet each of the following criteria: Project cannot be a feasibility study. Project must be located in the state of Washington at or adjacent to an existing dairy. Project must meet all relevant laws and regulations for Washington state-funded public works projects, including but not limited to prevailing wage requirements. Project must measurably reduce greenhouse gas emissions and/or untreated effluent. The anaerobic digester must be primarily used for dairy biomass processing, with no more than 50% of biomass coming from other sources. Project should be complete within 36 months of contract execution. Project must be one of the following types: New construction of an anaerobic digester. Repair of an existing anaerobic digester. Upgrades to an existing anaerobic digester. Digesters should do one of the following: Reduce methane emissions. Reduce untreated effluent.
small businessk12 schoolschool districtcharteruniversitycommunity collegemunicipalitynonprofittribal government

How to Apply

Funding Range

Not stated by funder

Deadline

2026-12-01

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Anaerobic Dairy Digester Program from Washington State Department of Commerce, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Washington State Department of Commerce before the deadline.
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Anaerobic Dairy Digester Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Anaerobic Dairy Digester Program?

Anaerobic Dairy Digester Program is offered by Washington State Department of Commerce. The listing names these applicant types: small business, k12 school, school district, charter, university, community college, municipality, nonprofit, tribal government. It is available in WA. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.

How much funding does the Anaerobic Dairy Digester Program provide?

Washington State Department of Commerce does not publish a set award amount for Anaerobic Dairy Digester Program, so award sizes vary. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs, and confirm the expected range with the funder.

When is the Anaerobic Dairy Digester Program deadline?

Applications for Anaerobic Dairy Digester Program are due 2026-12-01 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Washington State Department of Commerce, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the Anaerobic Dairy Digester Program?

To apply for Anaerobic Dairy Digester Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Washington State Department of Commerce.

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