Composting and food waste reduction program

Section 222(d)(2) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6923(d)(2)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking local or municipal governments and inserting State, local, municipal, or Tribal governments; (2) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end the following: (iv) Guidance The Secretary shall publish guidance for applying for pilot projects under this paragraph for applicants that lack resources to obtain technical assistance in preparing an application to assist those applicants in preparing an application, particularly to carry out a pilot project for the reduction of food loss and food waste (as those terms are defined in section 2 of the New Opportunities for Technological Innovation, Mitigation, and Education To Overcome Waste Act) through means other than composting. (v) Period for submission of applications The Secretary shall accept submissions of applications for pilot projects under this paragraph for a duration sufficient to ensure that smaller and rural communities are able to submit applications, as determined by the Secretary.; and (3) in subparagraph (D), by inserting (which may include private funding or other sources of revenue, as determined by the Secretary) after funds provided through the grant.