Solid Waste Management Grant Program
Solid Waste Management Grant Program is offered by Rural Utilities Service. Max award: $1,000,000. Applications close on Dec 31, 2026.
| Opportunity number | SWMFY27 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Rural Utilities Service |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Closes | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1,000,000 |
| Award floor | Not specified |
| Total program funding | $4,000,000 |
| Expected awards | 40 |
| Who can apply | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Category | Community Development |
Summary (excerpt)
Funds may be used to: (a) Provide technical assistance and/or training to reduce the solid waste stream through reduction, recycling, and reuse. (b) Provide training to enhance operator skills in maintaining and operating active landfills. (c) Provide technical assistance and/or training for operators of landfills which are closed or will be closed in the near future with the development/implementation of closure plans, future land use plans, saf…
View the official listing and apply on Grants.gov
Before you apply
- Register your organization in SAM.gov and get a UEI — it can take weeks
- Create a Grants.gov account and check eligibility in the full notice (NOFO)
- Start early; the system gets busy near deadlines