RFA-25-60-SOLIDWASTE

The Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG), in collaboration with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) for Municipal Solid Waste Grant Funds targeting Fiscal Years 2026-2027. This procurement seeks applications from local and regional political subdivisions in Texas for solid waste management projects specifically designed to reduce landfill waste through diversion, recycling, and waste reduction strategies. Eligible project categories include local enforcement, litter and illegal dumping cleanup, source reduction and recycling, local solid waste management plans, household hazardous waste management, technical studies, and educational initiatives. Applicants must demonstrate how their proposed projects will promote cooperation between public and private entities without creating competitive advantages for existing private waste services. The RFA was released on September 9, 2025, with a Question & Answer Virtual Meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025, and an Application Response Deadline set for October 21, 2025. Project scoring will occur on November 12, 2025, with a Notice of Award anticipated on November 17, 2025, and a final Contract Award date of January 5, 2026.

The grant opportunity has specific funding allocations and eligibility restrictions, with a total funding pool of $817,200 ($408,600 per fiscal year) and $180,000 available annually for implementation projects. The funding will be distributed through a formula allocating 40% to rural areas, 25% to the balance of Bexar County, 19% to the City of San Antonio, and 16% open to all eligible entities. Eligible applicants are limited to local and regional political subdivisions within Texas, with a focus on entities capable of executing solid waste management projects that align with the TCEQ's waste reduction objectives. While no specific disadvantaged enterprise set-asides are mentioned, the funding distribution suggests a commitment to supporting diverse geographical and organizational applicants. The grant requires recipients to provide comprehensive project proposals that detail specific waste reduction methodologies, anticipated outcomes, and mechanisms for measuring project effectiveness. Organizations interested in applying must carefully review the full RFA document to ensure compliance with all requirements and demonstrate a clear strategy for meaningful waste management intervention.