Solid Waste Management Grants — USDA Rural Development funding opportunity
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Solid Waste Management Grants

Solid Waste Management Grants Application Window: Closed Program Application Period: Application Window is from October 1 to December 31 each year Good to Know: The Notice of Funding Opportunity will be posted to Grants....

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Deadline Rolling Location Alabama Type grant Level Federal Open
✦ AI Summary
  • Who can apply: Federal-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
  • Deadline: Rolling — applications accepted any time.
  • Catch: Match funding required — you must contribute your own money on top of the award.
  • Issued by: USDA Rural Development.
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Who can apply — at a glance

  • Eligible applicants: see the Eligibility tab for the criteria from the official announcement.
  • Where: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia.
  • Award: amount not specified by the source.
  • Matching funds: required.
  • Deadline type: Rolling.

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Deadline
Rolling
Match required
Yes

About this opportunity

Solid Waste Management Grants Application Window: Closed Program Application Period: Application Window is from October 1 to December 31 each year Good to Know: The Notice of Funding Opportunity will be posted to Grants.gov when the application period opens. You may review the previous period’s posting by clicking on Grants.gov posting below. You may also contact the Grant Manager at [email protected] with questions about the program. For state specific information: -- Select State -- Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Rhode Island Delaware and Maryland Florida and Virgin Islands Georgia Hawaii and Western Pacific Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont and New Hampshire Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Fact Sheet Grants.gov Posting Overview To Apply Other Requirements Contact Events Overview What does this program do? This program reduces or eliminates pollution of water resources by providing funding for organizations that provide technical assistance or training to improve the planning and management of solid waste sites. Who may apply? Public bodies Nonprofits Federally recognized tribes Academic institutions All applicants must have: Proven ability, background or experience to successfully complete a project similar to the one proposed Legal authority and capacity to provide technical assistance or training What is an eligible area? Rural areas and towns with a population of 10,000 or less -- check eligible addresses Special consideration may be given for projects serving: An area with fewer than 5,500 or fewer than 2,500 people; Regional, multi-state or national areas; or Lower-income populations. What may the funds be used for? Evaluate current landfill conditions to identify threats to water resources. Provide technical assistance or training to enhance the operation and maintenance of active landfills. Provide technical assistance or training to help communities reduce the amount of solid waste coming into a landfill. Provide technical assistance or training to prepare for closure and future use of a landfill site. These grants cannot be used to: Duplicate current services, replace or substitute support or services already provided by a consultant during project development Duplicate assistance provided by the Forest Service. Pay for capital assets, real estate or vehicles. Pay for construction, operation or maintenance. Improve or renovate office space or repair or maintain private property. See 7 CFR 1775.5  for a complete list. Are there terms for grants? This is a nationally competitive grant. Projects should be completed within 12 months. Grants are subject to the availability of funds. Are matching funds required? Matching funds are not required for this grant. However, applicant and in-kind contributions are encouraged.. Who currently participates in this program? FY24 SWM - Narratives How do we get started? Applications can be filed through Grants.gov from October 1 – December 31 Program resources and eForms can be found online (includes forms , etc.). Who can answer questions? Grant manager at [email protected] . What governs this program? Code of Federal Regulations 7 CFR 1775 Section 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act Why does USDA Rural Development do this? This program helps small communities and utilities better manage solid waste disposal.

Funding agency

USDA Rural Development
Federal agency

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Who can apply

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Geographic eligibility

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming
  • District of Columbia
Match contribution required

Applicants must contribute a portion of the project cost from non-federal sources. Confirm exact match rules with the agency before applying.

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