Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants for Political Subdivisions of States and Territories
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- EPA-I-OLEM-ORCR-24-05
- Applications due
- Award size
- $500,000 to $5,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Environment
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants for Political Subdivisions program. This $58 million competitive opportunity aims to fund a range of projects that will enable the EPA to help states, territories, tribes, local governments, and communities improve and transform their recycling and materials management infrastructure. Eligible applicants are political subdivisions of states and territories such as counties, cities, and towns. Key objectives include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, diverting waste from landfills, and increasing recycling. The EPA anticipates making 20 to 30 awards ranging from a minimum of $500,000 to a maximum of $5,000,000 per award over a grant period of up to three years. At least 40% of the total funding, or approximately $23,200,000, will be set aside for projects benefiting disadvantaged communities. The application deadline is December 20, 2024.
Synopsis
There are three types of grants within the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) program, which are designed to fund a range of projects that will enable EPA to help states, territories, Tribes, local governments, and communities improve and transform their recycling and materials management infrastructure:
1. SWIFR Grants for States and Territories
2. SWIFR Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia
3. SWIFR Grants for Political Subdivisions
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is for the SWIFR Grants for Political Subdivisions. The total estimated funding for this competitive opportunity is approximately $58,000,000. The EPA anticipates awarding approximately 20 to 30 assistance agreements, with at least one award per EPA Region, depending on the quantity and quality of applications received. The minimum individual award amount is $500,000 and the maximum individual award is $5,000,000 for the grant period, which is up to three years. Please see the NOFO for more information.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| EPA-I-OLEM-ORCR-24-05.pdf | ||
| EPA-I-OLEM-ORCR-24-05.pdf |
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