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# Solid Waste Management Grants

**Fact Sheet

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##             Overview          

### Priority points have been updated.

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### **What does this program do?**

This program reduces or eliminates pollution of water resources by providing funding for organizations that provide technical assistance or training to improve the planning and management of solid waste sites.

### **Who may apply?**

                                  - Public bodies
                                  - Nonprofits
                                  - Federally recognized tribes
                                  - Academic institutions

All applicants must have:
                                  - Proven ability, background or experience to successfully complete a project similar to the one proposed
                                  - Legal authority and capacity to provide technical assistance or training

### **What is an eligible area?**

Rural areas and towns with a population of 10,000 or less -- check eligible addresses

Special consideration may be given for projects serving:
                                  - An area with fewer than 5,500 or fewer than 2,500 people;
                                  - Regional, multi-state or national areas; or
                                  - Lower-income populations.

### **What may the funds be used for?**

                                  - Evaluate current landfill conditions to identify threats to water resources.
                                  - Provide technical assistance or training to enhance the operation and maintenance of active landfills.
                                  - Provide technical assistance or training to help communities reduce the amount of solid waste coming into a landfill.
                                  - Provide technical assistance or training to prepare for closure and future use of a landfill site.

These grants **cannot** be used to:
                                  - Duplicate current services, replace or substitute support or services already provided by a consultant during project development
                                  - Duplicate assistance provided by the U.S. Forest Service.
                                  - Pay for capital assets, real estate or vehicles.
                                  - Pay for construction, operation or maintenance.
                                  - Improve or renovate office space or repair or maintain private property.
                                  - See  7 CFR 1775.5  for a complete list.

### **Are there terms for grants?**

                                  - This is a nationally competitive grant.
                                  - Projects should be completed within 12 months.
                                  - Grants are subject to the availability of funds.

### **Are matching funds required?**

Matching funds are not required for this grant. However, applicant and in-kind contributions are encouraged..

### **Who currently participates in this program?**

                                  - FY 2023 Solid Waste Management Grant Recipients

### **How do we get started?**

                                  - Download the 2024 Solid Waste Management Application Guide
                                  - Applications can be filed through  Grants.gov  from October 1 – December 31
                                  - Program resources and eForms  can be found online (includes forms needed, guidance, certifications, etc.).

### **Who can answer questions?**

Contact the grant manager at water-rd@usda.gov.

### **What governs this program?**

                                  - Code of Federal Regulations  7 CFR 1775 
                                  - Section 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act

### **Why does USDA Rural Development do this?**

This program helps small communities and utilities better manage solid waste disposal.

NOTE: Program details may change over time. Before you begin an application, please confirm you have the most current information by  consulting the Application Guide at "How do we get started?" AND the regulation listed in the section above titled "What governs this program?" Questions may be directed to the grant manager at the section above the titled "Who can answer questions?"

##             To Apply          

FY 2024 Technical Assistance and Training and Solid Waste Management Grant Programs Application Guide |  PDF

##             Other Requirements          

There are no other additional requirements at the national level. If there are additional state-specific requirements they will be listed above.

##             Contact          

Contact the grant manager at water-rd@usda.gov.

##             Events          

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