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 EPA Targets Food Waste Innovation with New $100,000 Grant Opportunity
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2026 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I solicitation opened on September 24 and will close November 8, 2026. Phase I awards provide up to $100,000 for a six-month proof-of-concept project. Of particular interest to the organics recycling sector is Topic 3A: Innovative Technologies to Prevent and Recycle Food Waste, one of three topics under EPA's Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials category. Companies that successfully complete Phase I may later compete for Phase II funding of up to $400,000 over two years for further development and commercialization. EPA also offers an additional commercialization option of up to $100,000 in Phase II for companies that secure third-party investment. For more information, click here.
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October 21-22, 2026
National Waste Zero Waste Conference
Virtual
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October 22, 2026
CA Compost Workshop and Demo Day
San Diego, CA
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November 17, 2026
Southern California Waste Management Forum (SCWMF) Annual Conference and Exhibit
Ontario, CA
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November 30-December 4, 2026
132nd California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Annual Meeting
San Diego, CA
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December 7-10, 2026
Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Conference
Dana Point, CA
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