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