Reimbursement
Compost Reimbursement Program
Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB) - Plant Industry Division
What you can get
50 • Partial reimbursement of compost purchase and transportation costs, first-come first-served • FY2027 total funding $400,000. Up to 50% of compost and transportation costs expended July 1, 2026-May 1, 2027, maximum $50,000 per purchaser. Compost must come from a certified processor, retailer or wholesaler licensed in Hawaii; certified Hawaii processors are regulated under the Department of Health Solid Waste Management Program. Applications processed in order received while funding lasts.
- Readiness
- Ready to apply
- Who can apply
- producer, Hawaii agricultural producers, including farming and landscaping operations, purchasing compost from a certified Hawaii processor, retailer or wholesaler
- Coverage
- HI
- Deadline & timing
- Due May 1, 2027. FY2027 applications November 2, 2026-May 1, 2027, first come while funds remain. Mailed applications must be postmarked May 1, 2027. Eligible purchases July 1, 2026-May 1, 2027; purchase dates are not the intake opening.
Optional expert service · $249
Turn program research into an application package.
An eligibility screen for one farm, a shortlist of up to three relevant programs, and draft practice justifications and a document checklist for one selected application. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.
Last verified Nov 5, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.