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AB 337

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: grant program: edible food.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Bennett

AB 337 creates a California grant program using climate funds for edible food projects, linking agricultural sustainability with greenhouse gas emission reduction goals.

In committee: Held under submission.
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Bill Summary · AB 337

Legislative bill overview

AB 337 establishes a grant program funded through California's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to support projects related to edible food production and waste reduction. The bill directs state resources toward initiatives that address both climate goals and food security or agricultural sustainability. The specific mechanics of the grant program, eligible recipients, and funding amounts are not detailed in the available bill information.

Why is this important

California's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund is a major climate investment mechanism, so how those dollars are allocated directly impacts the state's environmental priorities and spending. This bill represents a policy decision to link climate funding with food systems, suggesting state recognition that agriculture and food waste are climate concerns. The outcome will affect farmers, food nonprofits, agricultural businesses, and communities dependent on food access programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Climate funding scope: Debate over whether food-related projects represent the most cost-effective use of limited greenhouse gas reduction funds compared to transportation, energy, or other emissions sources
  • Program definition ambiguity: Without clear legislative language available, uncertainty about which "edible food" projects qualify—from urban gardens to large-scale farms to food waste composting—and whether criteria favor certain agricultural models
  • Funding prioritization: Questions about geographic distribution of grants and whether rural agricultural producers or urban food access initiatives receive priority

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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