The Environmental Officer Grant Application FY26 is designed to provide funding to local law enforcement agencies to initiate environmental crimes enforcement programs aimed at investigating and cleaning illegal dump sites. The grants are intended to curtail illegal dumping and can provide up to $50,000, typically covering a portion of the salary for a part-time Environmental Officer, equipment for cleaning dumpsites, labor, and other associated costs. Grant recipients are required to submit monthly invoices, photos, and track metrics such as the number of dumps identified and pounds of trash collected. The program emphasizes sustainability and aims to support agencies in becoming self-sufficient over time. DEQ prioritizes applications from agencies that provide complete information, have designated environmental officers with prior experience, and have not previously received funding.