The Solid Waste Management Grant Program provides funding to help reduce, recycle, and reuse solid waste, improve landfill operations, and plan for landfill closures. It also supports evaluating landfill conditions to protect water resources. The grant covers expenses related to these activities but cannot be used for construction, political activities, or duplicating existing services.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can provide technical assistance and training to manage solid waste effectively, including reducing waste and improving landfill operations. It's particularly aimed at those working with rural communities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Duplicating existing services
- Engaging in political or lobbying activities
- Purchasing real estate or vehicles
- Constructing or furnishing buildings
- Having outstanding federal judgments
- Receiving similar grants from the Forest Service within the last five years
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of contacting the Forest Service for duplicate assistance check
- Organizational financial statements
- Proof of eligibility as an applicant type
- Documentation of past projects or experience
- Plan for technical assistance or training activities
- Evaluation plan for landfill conditions
Cautions
- Ensure no duplication of services with existing projects
- Avoid using funds for non-eligible activities like construction or political activities
- Check for any outstanding federal judgments
- Verify no recent similar funding from the Forest Service
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include organizations capable of providing technical assistance and training to manage solid waste, particularly in rural areas. This includes entities that can help reduce, recycle, and reuse waste, improve landfill operations, and plan for landfill closures. The specific eligible entity types are not detailed beyond 'OTHER', so it's important to consult the official grant documentation or contact the grant provider for clarification.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can provide technical assistance and training to manage solid waste effectively, including reducing waste and improving landfill operations. It's particularly aimed at those working with rural communities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Duplicating existing services
- Engaging in political or lobbying activities
- Purchasing real estate or vehicles
- Constructing or furnishing buildings
- Having outstanding federal judgments
- Receiving similar grants from the Forest Service within the last five years
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for technical assistance and training to reduce waste, improve landfill operations, and plan for landfill closures. They can also be used to evaluate landfill conditions to protect water resources.
Total Program Funding
$4,000,000
Expected Awards
40
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
- Deadline
- Dec 31, 2026(90 days)
- Archive Date
- Jan 31, 2027
- Last Updated
- Oct 1, 2026
Application Checklist
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget
- Contact the Forest Service to check for duplicate assistance
- Gather organizational financial documents
- Verify eligibility as an applicant type
- Compile documentation of past relevant projects
- Outline a plan for technical assistance or training
- Create an evaluation plan for landfill conditions