The goal of this funding program is to assist municipalities in starting or expanding municipal food scraps recycling programs. Approximately $1,250,000 is available for funding of Municipal Food Scraps Recycling Initiatives.
View the Municipal Food Scraps Recycling Grant Program Factsheet (PDF, 171 KB) for an overview of the program.
Eligible Recipients:
Funding for this grant is available for municipalities. Under this grant program a municipality is defined as a:
- County, city, town or village
- Local public authority
- Local public benefit corporation
- School district, supervisory district, and improvement district
- Native American tribe or Nation residing in NYS
Eligible Projects:
The following types of projects are included in this opportunity:
- Projects or programs that increase residential food scraps recycling
- Creating or expanding food scraps recycling programs and facilities
Funding Source:
NYSDEC
Approximately $1,250,000 is available for funding of Municipal Food Scraps Recycling Initiatives.
Deadline:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis from October 1, 2024, 1:00PM EST to January 31, 2025, 3:00PM EST. All projects will be evaluated by DEC for eligibility in the order in which they are received (first-in, first-out).
Contact:
Sally Rowland
organicsgrants@dec.ny.gov
More Information:
https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/recycling-composting/organic-materials-management/funding-opportunities-for-organics-management