CONSUMER RECYCLING EDUCATION AND OUTREACH (REO) GRANT PROGRAM
ID: 356422Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$0 - $39M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356422
Timeline
    Description

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering the Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach (REO) Grant Program, aimed at enhancing recycling initiatives and reducing food waste across communities. This funding opportunity, totaling approximately $39,094,000, will support a single cooperative agreement focused on three interrelated projects: a National Consumer Wasted Food Reduction Campaign, market expansion for compost, and increased household education on composting practices. Eligible applicants include coalitions of state governments, local governments, tribes, and non-profit organizations, with a requirement that at least 20% of the funding be allocated to low-income and rural communities. Interested parties must submit their applications by December 20, 2024, with project initiation expected in September 2025. For further inquiries, contact Claudia Fabiano at RecyclingEd@epa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    RecyclingEd@epa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    EPA-I-OLEM-ORCR-24-12.pdf
    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach (REO) Grant Program, with funding aimed at enhancing recycling initiatives and reducing food waste. A total funding of approximately $39,094,000 is available for a single cooperative agreement to support three interrelated projects: a National Consumer Wasted Food Reduction Campaign, market expansion for compost, and increased household education on composting. Applications must be made by coalitions of eligible entities, including state governments, local governments, tribes, and non-profit organizations. A minimum of 20% of funding must be allocated to low-income and rural communities, with a goal of delivering 40% of project benefits to disadvantaged communities. The application process requires strategic outreach and education plans. Successful applicants will be evaluated on their ability to implement competitive subawards, ensure equitable resource distribution, and measure environmental results. The anticipated deadline for applications is December 20, 2024, with expected project initiation in September 2025. This grant aligns with broader strategic goals to enhance waste management practices and promote sustainability across communities.
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