Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling Program

$10,000 - $50,000
Applications Due: May 01, 2025
State
New York Department of Environmental Conservation

This grant provides funding to municipalities for projects that promote waste reduction, recycling, and the safe collection of household hazardous waste to enhance environmental sustainability.

Description

The MWRR State assistance program covered by this application can help fund the eligible costs of: - Waste reduction project includes capital, planning and educational or promotional activities conducted by a municipality and intended to increase public awareness of methods to prevent the generation of waste, including reuse of certain materials, substitution of non-toxic household products, and the promotion of backyard composting.- Recycling project includes capital costs of recyclables recovery equipment purchases; recyclables recovery programs; and source separation equipment. - Household hazardous waste collection facility project means the construction of a new, municipally owned facility used exclusively for collection and storage of household hazardous wastes. - Beverage container assistance project means the acquisition of equipment or real property or structures necessary for the establishment of new beverage container redemption centers, subject to the provisions of New York State’s Returnable Container Act. (Env. Cons. Law Article 27, Title 10)There is no specific application deadline. Proposals are accepted on an ongoing, first come-first serve basis.To apply for this opportunity, please go to the top of this page and login to the Grants Gateway Login and search ""Available Opportunities"" and look for the grant opportunity name listed above. If you are already logged in, click on “Apply for Grant Opportunity.”

Eligibility

States
New York
Regions
Counties, Cities, Towns or Villages Local Public Authorities Local Public Benefit Corporations (organizations established by State Law) School Districts, Supervisory Districts & Improvement Districts Native American Tribes or Nations residing in New
Eligible Entities
Nonprofits, City or township governments, County governments, Special district governments, Native American tribal organizations
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Funding

Program Funding
$5,000,000
Award Ceiling
$50,000
Award Floor
$10,000
Award Count

Timing

Posted Date
April 13, 2024
App Status
Accepting Applications
Pre-app Deadline
Application Deadline
May 01, 2025

Funder

Funding Source
Source Type
State
Contact Name
Laura Stevens
Contact Email
Contact Phone
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