Reimbursement
Zero Foodprint Compost Connector
Zero Foodprint (with California jurisdictions, SB 1383 procurement funds)
What you can get
Fixed dollar rebate per ton of compost purchased (per invoice), first come first served; max 1,000 tons per claim and $20,000 per year • Reserve rebate credits and complete purchase/documentation within 30 days; only orders after signing qualify. Funding not guaranteed until credits reserved. Do not combine multiple SB1383 programs or multiple Zero Foodprint programs on the same compost purchase. Non-SB1383 assistance may be combined subject to its rules. Per-ton rate not published; FAQ retains obsolete December 12, 2025 claim cutoff while current farming page says applications open through 2026.
- Readiness
- Ready to apply
- Who can apply
- producer, California farmers and ranchers growing food or beverage products for human consumption who buy compost from a ZFP approved facility
- Coverage
- CA
- Deadline & timing
- Farming Community page: 'Compost Connector applications are open now through the end of 2026.' Funding added throughout the year; check portal if no credits available.
- Eligibility
- Eligible applicants: producer, California farmers and ranchers growing food or beverage products for human consumption who buy compost from a ZFP-approved facility.
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.