SMM Funding Database

SU-CSCS/EFC maintains an online database of funding opportunities, including grants and low-interest loans, to assist communities, nonprofit organizations, school districts, and other stakeholders with identifying financial support for sustainable materials management initiatives (i.e., waste reduction, reuse, and recycling). Scroll through the listings to explore relevant SMM funding opportunities. To view more listings, use the navigation buttons located below the table. Click on listings of interest to learn details about those funding opportunities including eligible recipients, acceptable projects, funding amounts, deadlines, and more.

Listings are tagged with relevant keywords such as “State”, “NYSDEC”, “Schools”, “Recycling”, and others. Type one or more keywords into the search box to narrow listings by interest. Questions about the database can be directed to SU-CSCS Program Manager, Jesse Kerns, at jekerns@syr.edu.

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EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG)EPA has announced two competitions for CPRG implementation grants – a general competition for applications from states, municipalities, tribes, tribal …, , , 2023-09-29 12:28:38
EPA Environmental Education (EE) GrantsThe Environmental Education Grant Program is seeking applications from eligible applicants to support locally-focused environmental education projects that promote environmental …, , , , , , 2023-09-29 10:00:00
DEC Municipal Funding for Food Scraps Recycling InitiativesThe goal of this funding program is to assist municipalities in starting or expanding municipal food scraps recycling programs. To …, , , , , 2023-09-15 10:00:00
NYSDEC Grants for Waste Reduction/Prevention Projects (MWR&R)The NYSDEC is authorized to provide State assistance for projects that further the primary strategy of the NYS solid waste management …, , , , , 2023-08-18 10:00:00
NYSDEC Grants for Municipal Landfill Gas Management Projects (MWR&R)The NYSDEC is authorized to provide grants to Municipal Landfill Gas Management projects that promote improved air quality at solid …, , , , , 2023-08-18 00:00:22
Marine Debris Foundation (MDF) GrantThe Marine Debris Foundation (MDF) is pleased to launch the first round of its Marine Debris Grants! The MDF seeks …, , , , , , 2023-08-14 09:33:05
EPA Region 2 Sustainable Materials Management GrantsThis notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications that support the EPA Sustainable Materials Management Program, for the …, , , , , , 2023-07-28 11:00:53
The Recycling Partnership Polypropylene Recycling Grant ProgramThe purpose of the Polypropylene Recycling Grant Program is to facilitate Material Recovery Facility (MRF) processing, sortation and marketing of …, , , , , , 2023-07-21 10:49:45
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) ProgramThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, is seeking proposals from …, , , , , 2023-07-21 10:35:06
Keep America Beautiful (KAB) Cigarette Litter Prevention Program (CLPP)The Cigarette Litter Prevention Program, now in its 21st year, is the nation’s largest program aimed at reducing cigarette litter. …, , , , , , , , 2023-07-21 10:28:00
Waste Management (WM) Charitable GivingFocused on making a difference, we strive to be good corporate citizens by making communities safer, stronger and more sustainable. …, , , , 2023-07-21 10:00:51
The Recycling Partnership Residential Curbside Recycling Cart GrantThe purpose of the Residential Curbside Recycling Cart Grant Program is to advance recycling in communities across the United States …, , , , , , 2023-07-21 10:00:48
The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Innovation FundThe Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation Innovation Fund helps fill the gap in philanthropic funding needed to support entrepreneurs …, , , , 2023-07-21 10:00:45
Walmart Local Community GrantsOur local community grants are awarded through an open application process and provide funding directly from Walmart and Sam’s Club …, , , , , , 2023-07-21 10:00:37
A&WMA Richard I. Stessel Waste Management AwardThe Richard I. Stessel Waste Management Award, established by the Board of Directors on June 29, 1989 and named for …, , , , , 2023-07-21 10:00:35
Keep America Beautiful (KAB) Great American Cleanup ProgramKeep America Beautiful is celebrating the Great American Cleanup’s 25th year in 2023, between March 21 to June 22. As …, , , , , 2023-07-21 10:00:32
EREF Grants ProgramThe sustainability movement has reached the business models of nearly every industry in the United States, and many companies, municipalities …, , , , 2023-07-21 10:00:15
Closed Loop Circular Plastics FundThe Closed Loop Circular Plastics Fund accepts applications on a rolling basis and provides flexible financing for circular economy infrastructure, …, , , , 2023-07-21 00:43:58
Closed Loop Infrastructure FundThe Closed Loop Infrastructure Fund accepts applications for U.S.-based projects on a rolling basis and provides below-market rate loans to …, , , , 2023-07-21 00:30:41
The Recycling Partnership Recycling Inclusion FundWhat does a world look like where all people feel like valued members within their communities? How can we as …, , , , , , , 2023-07-21 00:09:24
KAB UNIFY & BEAUTIFY COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAMKeep America Beautiful®, (KAB) the nation’s leading community improvement nonprofit organization, will soon be announcing the next round of KAB …, , , , , 2023-07-21 00:00:59
NYSAR3 & NYSP2I Grants for NYS Colleges & UniversitiesNYSAR3’s College Council grants, supported by the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I), are offered to New York State Universities and …, , , , 2023-07-17 10:00:44
NYSP2I Food Waste Reduction & Diversion Reimbursement ProgramThe Food Waste Reduction and Diversion Reimbursement Program is an innovative partnership between New York State and Rochester Institute of …, , , , 2023-07-17 10:00:37
NYSAR3 Green School Grant ProgramNYSAR3 established a grant program for public and private K-12 schools for implementation or expansion of waste reduction, reuse, and …, , , , , 2023-07-17 10:00:29
NYSP2I Community Grants ProgramThe New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) was established to give businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and communities across the Empire …, , , , 2023-07-17 10:00:27
Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) Industrial Finance Program (IFP)The Industrial Finance Program (IFP) provides low-cost financings to businesses for projects related to waste management, pollution control, drinking water, …, , , , , , 2023-07-17 10:00:26
NYSDEC Climate Smart Communities Grant ProgramThe Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Grant program was established in 2016 to provide 50/50 matching grants to cities, towns, villages, …, , , , , 2023-07-17 10:00:18
NYSDEC Grants for Recycling Coordination & Education ProjectsDEC is authorized to provide State assistance for Recycling Coordinator salaries and for public education programs conducted by municipalities. This …, , , , , 2023-07-17 00:00:36
NYSDEC Grants for Municipal Landfill Closure ProjectsNYSDEC provides funds to municipalities for the closure of eligible municipal landfills. These projects may also include in assisting municipalities …, , , , , 2023-07-11 10:00:18
NYSDEC Grants for Recycling Capital ProjectsNYSDEC is authorized to provide State assistance for projects that enhance municipal recycling infrastructure through construction materials recycling facilities construction …, , , , , 2023-07-11 00:00:48
NYSDEC Grants for Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) ProgramsThe NYSDEC is authorized to provide grants for HHW collection programs in order to provide a safe alternative for recycling …, , , , , 2023-07-11 00:00:23
USDA Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program in Puerto RicoThis program provides funding for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm …, , , , , , 2023-07-11 00:00:21
EPA Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach (REO) Grant ProgramThe EPA is seeking applications proposing projects that inform the public about new or existing residential or community recycling programs; …, , , , 2023-07-10 11:48:06
EPA Source Reduction Assistance (SRA) Grant ProgramEPA funds Source Reduction Assistance (SRA) grants to support research, investigation, experiments, surveys, study, demonstration, education and training using source …, , , , , 2023-07-10 11:28:27
EPA State and Territories Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling GrantsThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $275,000,000 total from Fiscal Year 2022 to Fiscal Year 2026 for grants authorized under the …, , , , , , 2023-07-10 11:17:39
EPA Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Funding OpportunityEPA supports diversion of food waste and other organic materials from landfills. Anaerobic Digestion (AD) is an alternative to landfilling …, , , , 2023-07-10 11:11:46
EPA Political Subdivisions Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling GrantsThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $275,000,000 total from Fiscal Year 2022 to Fiscal Year 2026 for grants authorized under the …, , , , , , 2023-07-10 10:56:59
USDA Fertilizer Production Expansion ProgramThe Fertilizer Product Expansion Program (FPEP) provides grants to help eligible applicants increase or otherwise expand the manufacturing and processing …, , , , 2023-07-10 10:40:25
EPA Pollution Prevention (P2) Grant ProgramThe purpose of the Pollution Prevention grant is to provide businesses with technical assistance (e.g., information, training, tools) and to …, , , , 2023-07-10 10:00:01
EPA Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (CPS) Cooperative Agreement ProgramThe Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program provides financial assistance to eligible organizations working to address local environmental …, , , , , 2023-07-10 10:00:01
USDA Cooperative Agreements for Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Pilot ProjectsThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of up to $9.5 million for Compost and Food Waste …, , , 2023-07-10 01:22:29
USDA Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) GrantThe RFSP supports partnerships that connect public and private resources to plan and develop local or regional food systems. The …, , , , 2023-07-10 00:49:08
USDA Water & Waste Disposal Grants to Alleviate Health Risks on Tribal Lands & ColoniasThis program provides low-income communities, which face significant health risks, access to safe, reliable drinking water and waste disposal facilities …, , , , , , , 2023-07-07 12:00:51
USDA Water & Waste Disposal Predevelopment Planning GrantsThis program helps eligible low-income communities plan and develop applications for proposed USDA Rural Development water or waste disposal projects. …, , , , , , 2023-07-07 12:00:51
USDA Solid Waste Management GrantsThis program reduces or eliminates pollution of water resources by providing funding for organizations that provide technical assistance or training …, , , , 2023-07-07 11:11:24
USDA Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & GrantsThe program provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems …, , , , , 2023-07-07 00:00:48
USDA Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program in New YorkThis program provides funding for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm …, , , , , , , 2023-07-07 00:00:28
USDA Water & Waste Disposal Technical Assistance & Training GrantsThis program helps qualified, private nonprofits provide technical assistance and training to identify and evaluate solutions to water and waste …, , , , , , , 2023-07-07 00:00:23
USDA SEARCH – Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities & HouseholdsThis program helps very small, financially distressed rural communities with predevelopment feasibility studies, design and technical assistance on proposed water …, , , , , , 2023-07-07 00:00:20
Source Reduction Assistance in Communities Grants (EPA Region 2)EPA Region 2 is announcing a grant competition to fund “Source Reduction Assistance in Communities” assistance agreements that support research, …, , , , , , , 2022-09-21 14:52:48
EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure and Recycling GrantsThe Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling program provides grants to implement a strategy to improve post-consumer materials management and infrastructure; …, , , , , 2022-06-24 13:31:13
NOAA Marine Debris ProgramThe NOAA Marine Debris Program supports the development and implementation of locally-driven, marine debris assessment, removal and prevention projects that …, , , , 2022-06-24 12:00:52
USDA Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is a competitive program that supports the development of new tools, approaches, practices, and technologies to …, , , , , , 2022-06-24 11:04:12
NYSDEC Funding for Emergency Food Relief OrganizationsThe goal of this funding program was to support food pantries and other emergency food relief organizations by providing funding …, , , , , 2022-06-14 10:00:13
EPA Recycling Education and Outreach GrantsProjects funded through the grant program will inform the public about residential or community recycling programs; provide information about the …, , , , , 2022-06-01 14:22:17