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Solid Waste Funding

Region 5 Waste Areas
Region 5 Solid Waste Program

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Region 5's Solid Waste Program administers a few of EPA's many grant programs. Grant funding is provided to government agencies and non-profit organizations to promote waste reduction and the safe and effective management of solid waste.

2008 Solid Waste Management Assistance Funds (SWMA) Solicitation (deadline 4/16/08) (PDF) (15 pp, 57 Kb)

Appendix A for FY08 SWMA Solicitation (PDF) (2 pp, 16 KB)

Measurement Tools for Solid Waste Projects (from EPA Region 9)

Frequently Asked Questions

More Grants Information

Recently Funded Grant Projects can be viewed on the Current Projects and Examples of Previous Projects and Grants page.

What type of solid waste projects does EPA fund?

EPA solid waste grants generally fund program development or pilot projects which promote waste reduction, recycled-content products, markets for recycled materials, or assist in the development of solid waste management plans and the clean up of open dumping.

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What can EPA solid waste funds pay for?

EPA solid waste funds may pay for a new position, contractor support, the development and printing of public outreach materials, supplies, minor equipment purchases, and project-related travel (e.g., to conduct or attend workshops). Please note that EPA solid waste funds generally cannot pay for large equipment purchases or be used for building or construction.

Who is eligible to apply for EPA solid waste grants?

In general, solid waste grant programs are open to government agencies and non-profit organizations, but it's best to check the eligibility requirements for the grant program that interests you. For-profit businesses are generally not eligible.

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How and when do I apply for EPA solid waste grants?

Generally, a funding solicitation is available in November or December, which explains the grant program, money available to award, and the process to apply. Then, proposals are due in January or February to EPA. In the spring decisions are made on which projects to fund, and the grants are officially awarded in the summer. You can learn of key dates and contact information in the current solicitation (see top of page).

Where can recycling-based businesses get grants, loans, or other types of financing?

A number of resources exist to assist recycling-based businesses to secure financing. Some of these include EPA-funded Recycling Investment Forums, the Small Business Innovative Research program, and the Jobs Through Recycling Program. In addition, the recycling market development programs in Region 5 states assist recycling businesses by offering low interest loans.

Where can I get information about other organizations that fund solid waste related projects?

Learn more about State programs in Region 5, and the grant opportunities available through them for recycling and waste management.

Organizations and individuals from across the country may also access EPA's National Grants Database -- a resource developed by US EPA New England, which includes over 500 grant and loan providers, as well as venture capitalists, interested in recycling, reuse and solid waste management. Since its inception seven years ago, over 500 organizations have been served by the grants database, leading to funding awards for at least 66 clients totaling $5.5 million. To access this resource, contact EPA New England's RCRA Research Library, by phone at (617) 918-1807, or by email Fred Friedman. EPA will interview callers to determine project needs, and then tap into the database to provide leads on funding agencies whose interests and criteria provide a good match with the project profile.

In addition, you may be interested in the monthly funding opportunity newsletter compiled by the Seattle Regional Office of the U.S. Department of Energy. To subscribe to this funding listserv, send an email message to "funding-request@listserv.energy.wsu.edu" In the body of the message, type "subscribe funding (your email address)". Alternatively, the full text of many of these announcements can be accessed at the following internet sites: Federal Register announcements and Commerce Business Daily (CBD).

Additional EPA Grant Resources

Other U.S. EPA Region 5 Funding Sources
U.S. EPA Grants & Environmental Financing

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