The Environmental Protection Agency has opened two new competitions to address solid waste that works towards building a circular economy; improve local post-consumer materials management programs, including municipal recycling; and make improvements to local waste management systems.
Political Subdivisions (cities, counties, townships, villages, parishes, districts, etc.)
- Track 1: 40% of money allocated to Justice40 communities
- Track 2: 60% of money allocated to all other communities
Deadline: December 20, 2024 at 11:59pm ET; optional Notice of Intent to apply by November 15, 2024
Award amount: $500,000 to $5,000,000
Tribes and Intertribal Consortia (Federally Recognized Tribes and Intertribal Consortia)
Deadline: March 14, 2025 at 11:59pm ET
Award amount: $100,000 to $1,500,000