Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- EPA-I-OLEM-ORCR-24-06
- Applications due
- Award size
- $100,000 to $1,500,000
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 Tribes and Intertribal Consortia, a competitive funding opportunity under the Justice40 Initiative. The program aims to help Tribes and Intertribal Consortia improve and transform their recycling and materials management infrastructure through a range of eligible projects, including developing or updating plans, establishing or expanding infrastructure, and demonstrating increased diversion and recycling rates. The total estimated funding is approximately $20 million, and the EPA anticipates awarding around 20 assistance agreements. Applications are due by March 14, 2025, and award notifications are expected in September 2025.
The minimum individual award amount is $100,000, and the maximum is $1,500,000 for a grant period of up to three years. This funding is intended to support Tribes and Intertribal Consortia across the United States in their efforts to enhance their post-consumer materials management capabilities and advance circular economy principles.
Synopsis
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Update #3 · Latest ·
The Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grant Program is a covered program under the Justice40 Initiative which aims to deliver 40
percent of the overall benefits of federal climate, clean energy, affordable and sustainable housing, clean water, and other investments to disadvantaged communities. More information on the Justice40 Initiative at the EPA can be found at: www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/justice40-epa.
There are three types of grants within the 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 Tribes and Intertribal Consortia. The total estimated funding for this competitive opportunity is approximately $20,000,000. The EPA anticipates awarding approximately 20 assistance agreements, with at least one award per EPA Region, depending on the
quality and quantity of applications received. The minimum individual award amount is $100,000 and the maximum individual award amount is $1,500,000 for the grant period, which is up to three years. Please see NOFO for more information.
UPDATE: A revision was made to Section III.A: Eligible Applicants of this NOFO. The list of eligible entities was revised to list "Indian Tribes" rather than "Federally Recognized Tribes." Please refer to the revised NOFO, Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-I-OLEM-ORCR-24-06, SOLID WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RECYCLING (SWIFR) GRANTS FOR TRIBES AND INTERTRIBAL CONSORTIA, located under the "Related Documents" tab.
Update #2 ·
The Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grant Program is a covered program under the Justice40 Initiative which aims to deliver 40
percent of the overall benefits of federal climate, clean energy, affordable and sustainable housing, clean water, and other investments to disadvantaged communities. More information on the Justice40 Initiative at the EPA can be found at: www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/justice40-epa.
There are three types of grants within the 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 Tribes and Intertribal Consortia. The total estimated funding for this competitive opportunity is approximately $20,000,000. The EPA anticipates awarding approximately 20 assistance agreements, with at least one award per EPA Region, depending on the
quality and quantity of applications received. The minimum individual award amount is $100,000 and the maximum individual award amount is $1,500,000 for the grant period, which is up to three years. Please see NOFO for more information.
Update #1 ·
The Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grant Program is a covered program under the Justice40 Initiative which aims to deliver 40
percent of the overall benefits of federal climate, clean energy, affordable and sustainable housing, clean water, and other investments to disadvantaged communities. More information on the Justice40 Initiative at the EPA can be found at: www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/justice40-epa.
There are three types of grants within the 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 Subdivisions3
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is for the SWIFR Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia. The total estimated funding for this competitive opportunity is approximately $20,000,000. The EPA anticipates awarding approximately 20 assistance agreements, with at least one award per EPA Region, depending on the
quality and quantity of applications received. The minimum individual award amount is $100,000 and the maximum individual award amount is $1,500,000 for the grant period, which is up to three years. Please see NOFO for more information.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| EPA-I-OLEM-ORCR-24-06.pdf | ||
| EPA-I-OLEM-ORCR-24-06_modified.pdf | ||
| EPA-I-OLEM-ORCR-24-06.pdf |
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