FY27 Residential Sharps Collection Program

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is offering grants to units of local government to implement residential sharps collection programs. The grants will reimburse eligible costs, including advertising, educational materials, collection containers, and disposal fees, up to $35,000. The program aims to provide a safe and convenient way for residents to dispose of sharps. The grant period will begin on July 1, 2026, or upon execution of a grant agreement, and will end on June 30, 2027. Grantees will be required to submit quarterly reports and a final report summarizing the volume of sharps collected and disposed of during the grant period. Key aspects of the grant program include: • Eligible costs: advertising, educational materials, collection containers, disposal fees, and indirect costs • Grant period: July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027 • Reporting requirements: quarterly reports and a final report • Eligible applicants: units of local government registered and pre-qualified through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal • Grant amount: up to $35,000 per unit of local government