Outreach

EPA Recycling Education and Outreach Grants

Projects funded through the grant program will inform the public about residential or community recycling programs; provide information about the recycled materials that are accepted; and increase collection rates and decrease contamination across the nation.

Eligible Recipients:

  • U.S. States, including the District of Columbia.
  • Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands.
  • Local governments.
  • Federally recognized tribal governments.
  • Native Hawaiian organizations, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
  • Nonprofit organizations.
  • Public-private partnerships.

Funding Source:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Funding Amount:
$15 million per year from Fiscal Years 2022 to 2026 to remain available until expended

Deadline:
EPA anticipates the Requests for Applications will be released this fall.

Contact:
RecyclingEd@epa.gov

More Information:
https://www.epa.gov/rcra/recycling-education-and-outreach-program#grant