Plant Industry Division

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB), Plant Industry Division, is accepting applications for the Compost Reimbursement Program for Fiscal Year 2026, which may partially reimburse agricultural producers (including farming and landscaping operations) for the cost of purchasing compost, including transportation costs.

Total funding for fiscal year 2026 is $400,000.  Agricultural operations may apply for reimbursement of up to 50% of compost and compost transportation costs expended between July 1, 2025 and May 1, 2026. Reimbursements under this program are not to exceed $50,000 per qualified purchaser. Applications will be processed in the order received while funding is available. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026.

Under the reimbursement program, compost must be purchased from a certified processor, retailer or wholesaler licensed to do business in Hawaiʻi. In addition, certified Hawaiʻi processors are limited to those companies regulated under the Hawaiʻi Department of Health Solid Waste Management Program.

Compost Reimbursement Program Fact Sheet 2026
Compost Reimbursement Form A (2026)
Compost Reimbursement Form B (2026)

Program Contact:
Plant Industry Division
[email protected]