The purpose of the Grant Program is to enable FORCE to solicit proposals from private and public sectors to perform relevant demonstrations, research, and educational programs. FORCE sent out a Request for Proposals (RFP) on Organics Research, Education, and Marketing & Demonstration Projects. The following twelve proposals were reviewed and awarded in an effort to further advance composting research, demonstration, education, and marketing in Florida.


FORCE Grant Projects:

In Progress
  • Sumter County Compost for Forest Crops

    • Completed
  • Composting Unit Field Trial and Demonstration Project
  • Double S Ranch Organic Recovery Project
  • Environmental Assessmnet of Products Derived From Florida Yard Trash
  • Erosion & Sediment Control Using Organics
  • Feedstock Composting Project Final Report (adobe)
  • Food Waste and Yard Trash Composting Project
  • Intensive Production System for Turf Grass, Utilizing Solid-Waste Compost
  • Odor Control for Biosolids Tipping Floors and MSW Transfer Station
  • Training in Production and Utilization of Compost for Florida
  • Water Conservation And Organics Utilization Project
  • Water Conservation and Pollution Prevention Assistance
  • Yard Waste Processing Equipment Demonstration and Evaluation