The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is seeking proposals to assist in the development, implementation, or improvement of programs, projects, initiatives, or activities designed to increase the diversion of solid waste from disposal.
Donor Name: Department of Environmental Protection
State: Maine
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/05/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The Department is specifically seeking proposals that will:
- Take advantage of regional economies of scale;
- Increase organics management and recycling infrastructure in underserved areas of the state;
- Promote waste reduction through reuse, repair, and sharing economy initiatives;
- Reduce wasted food through donation or other sharing initiatives;
- Enhance the delivery of educational initiatives to promote organics management or recycling efforts;
- Address a statewide need
- Expand the types of materials managed through composting and recycling.
Priorities
Maine Solid Waste Diversion Grant Program, the Department shall give highest priority in the awarding of funds under this section to programs, projects, initiatives, or activities proposed by municipal or regional association applicants. The Department shall also give priority to applicants proposing programs, projects, initiatives, or activities that are likely to increase the removal and recycling of organic materials from municipal waste streams
Funding Information
The Department anticipates making up to ten (10) awards potentially ranging from $1,000 – $40,000 each
Period of Performance
June 1, 2024 June 1, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
In accordance with Maine Solid Waste Diversion Grant Program, the Department may disburse grants under the program to any Maine-based public or private entity demonstrating that a proposed program, project, initiative, or activity is, in the Department’s determination, likely to increase the diversion of solid waste from disposal within a particular community, municipality, or region or the State. Eligible projects include but are not limited to, municipal or regional composting activities, organics recovery, or recycling programs, including the establishment of such programs or the purchase of infrastructure, equipment, or other items necessary to implement such programs or improve existing programs. Waste Diversion Funds may also be used for programs designed to provide equipment for or otherwise support residential composting and recycling; programs or business models designed to collect, transport for processing or process organic or recyclable materials; pilot programs designed to implement and test composting efforts, organics recovery, recycling or other waste management programs or initiatives; and initiatives or programs designed to educate certain categories of individuals or the general public about composting, organics recovery or recycling or to otherwise improve individual or community waste management practices.
For more information, visit Department of Environmental Protection.
