Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia
ID: 356431Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$100K - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356431
Timeline
    Description

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants specifically for federally recognized Tribes and Intertribal Consortia, with an estimated total funding of $20 million. The grants aim to enhance recycling capabilities and solid waste management, focusing on projects that promote environmental justice and sustainable practices related to post-consumer materials management, such as recycling facilities and educational programs. Eligible projects must align with the National Recycling Strategy and adhere to federal regulations, while ineligible activities include landfill construction and incineration. Applications are due by March 14, 2025, with funding amounts ranging from $100,000 to $1.5 million for projects lasting up to three years. For more information, interested parties can contact Chris Carusiello and Jamie Lutz at SWIFRTribal@epa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SWIFRTribal@epa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    EPA-I-OLEM-ORCR-24-06.pdf
    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants specifically for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia, with an estimated total funding of $20 million. The grants aim to enhance recycling capabilities and solid waste management, promoting a circular economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Applications are due by March 14, 2025, and funding amounts range from $100,000 to $1.5 million for projects lasting up to three years. Eligible applicants must be federally recognized Tribes or Intertribal consortia. The program prioritizes projects that address environmental justice and support sustainable practices related to post-consumer materials management, such as recycling facilities and education programs. Ineligible activities include landfill construction and incineration. The grant process requires electronic submission via Grants.gov, with a focus on measurable environmental outputs and outcomes. Selected projects should align with the goals of the National Recycling Strategy and adhere to federal regulations. The SWIFR program represents a significant investment aimed at transforming waste management infrastructures in Tribal communities, contributing to national environmental objectives.
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