Solid Waste Management Grant Program

The Solid Waste Management Grant Program is designed to assist communities by awarding grant funding to qualified organizations that provide technical assistance and training to help reduce or eliminate the pollution of water resources and improve planning and management of solid waste sites in rural areas. The grant program will provide funding for projects that evaluate current landfill conditions, provide technical assistance and/or training to enhance operator skills, and help communities reduce the solid waste stream. Eligible applicants include private non-profit organizations, public bodies, federally acknowledged or State-recognized Native American tribes or groups, and academic institutions. The grant program will prioritize projects that address the key priorities of the Rural Development agency, including assisting rural communities recover economically, ensuring all rural residents have equitable access to Rural Development programs and benefits, and reducing climate pollution and increasing resilience to the impacts of climate change. Some key points to consider: • Eligible applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of 7 CFR §1775.65 • Grant funds can be used to evaluate current landfill conditions, provide technical assistance and/or training, and help communities reduce the solid waste stream • The grant program will prioritize projects that address the key priorities of the Rural Development agency • Applications will be scored and ranked competitively based on specific selection criteria • The grant agreement will outline the terms and conditions of the award, including reporting and pre-approval requirements