Solid Waste Management Grant Program
ID: 360670Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Rural Utilities Service (USDA-RUS)

Award Range

$0 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Community Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360670

Additional Information

https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/solid-waste-management-grants
Timeline
    Description

    The Rural Utilities Service of the USDA is offering the Solid Waste Management Grant Program to assist rural communities in improving solid waste management through technical assistance and training. This program aims to reduce pollution, enhance the sustainability of waste sites, and address emerging contaminants, with a total funding pool of $4 million available for grants. Eligible applicants include private non-profit organizations, public bodies, Native American tribes, and academic institutions that demonstrate proven experience in solid waste management. Applications will be accepted from October 1, 2025, until December 31, 2025, with a maximum award ceiling of $1 million per project. Interested parties can find more information and submit applications via Grants.gov, and may contact the SWM Grant Manager at water-rd@usda.gov for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    water-rd@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FY26.pdf
    The USDA Rural Development's Rural Utilities Service is offering Solid Waste Management Grants (SWMG) for Fiscal Year 2026, aiming to assist rural communities in improving solid waste planning and management. This initiative provides funding to eligible organizations for technical assistance and training, with an anticipated $4,000,000 in grants. The program focuses on reducing pollution, enhancing the financial and operational sustainability of waste sites, and addressing emerging contaminants like PFAS. Applications open October 1, 2025, and are due by December 31, 2025. Eligible applicants include non-profits, public bodies, Native American Tribes, and academic institutions with proven experience. Projects are scored based on factors like applicant experience, proposed service area population, median household income, project duration, and addressing key priorities such as financial sustainability and remediation of contaminants.
    SWMG.pdf
    The Solid Waste Management Grant Program's Fiscal Year 2026 Application Guide outlines the requirements for federal funding, assisting communities with technical assistance and training for solid waste management. Key aspects include application preparation, required forms (SF-424, SF-424A, SF-LLL), and a detailed project proposal covering project summary, needs assessment, goals, objectives, and a comprehensive narrative. Applicants must submit legal existence evidence, director lists, IRS tax-exempt status, recent audits, and financial statements. Applications are due by December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET, via Grants.gov, requiring a Unique Entity ID and active SAM registration. Scoring criteria include project area, applicant experience, resource utilization, population served, median household income, project duration, needs assessment, goals, work plan, assistance provided, evaluation methods, matching funds, and sustainability. The guide also details the review, selection, and appeals processes.
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