The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality is seeking applications to expend funds and enter into contracts with units of local government and political subdivisions of this State for purposes of administering the Oklahoma Solid Waste Management Act.
Donor Name: Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
State: Oklahoma
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/31/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has the jurisdictional area of environmental responsibility over the prevention, control, and abatement of pollution caused by solid waste which presents a threat to human health or the environment.
Types of Grants
- Environmental Officer Grants
- These grants are given to curtail illegal dumping and are not to exceed $50,000. They typically provide funding for the salary of one part-time Environmental Officer, equipment used in cleaning up dumpsites, labor, and other costs associated with clean-ups or collection events.
- Equipment Grants
- These grants are for purchasing solid waste management equipment valued between $5,000 and $50,000.
- Collection Event Grants
- Collection event grants are for hosting the collection of electronic waste (e-waste) and typically also include the collection of household hazardous waste (HHW), tires, unwanted residential pharmaceuticals, scrap metal, and medical sharps.
- Professional Service/Other Grants
- These grants are for:
- Non-profit organizations that successfully demonstrate sole-source provisions of services.
- Grant opportunities that do not fall into one of the aforementioned categories. These may include one-time clean-ups, technical assistance, facility start-up support, and more.
- These grants are for:
- Food Waste Management Projects
- These grants are for a wide range of projects to reduce wasted food by diverting it from disposal to higher use.
Funding Information
- Grants typically range between $1,000 and $50,000.
- NEW: DEQ will reimburse 80% of equipment costing between $5,000 – $50,000.
Project Period
July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
Grants are available to units of government, including tribal entities, political subdivisions of Oklahoma, components of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, local and statewide organizations representing municipalities or counties, or sub-state planning districts recognized by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. Non-profit organizations that can successfully demonstrate sole-source provisions of services may also be eligible to apply for funding.
For more information, visit DEQ.
