Grants for Local Governments The N.C. Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS) administers the Solid Waste Outreach Program including associated funds for making grants to local governments in support of waste reduction efforts. Local governments interested in these grants are encouraged to check this website periodically for updates. Please be aware that funding levels, contract periods and eligibility requirements vary between the different grant programs. Current and recent opportunities and application guidelines are listed below. Please contact the appropriate staff person if you have additional questions. Watch the webinar about current grant opportunities! Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Program - OPEN Proposals are now being accepted for the 2023 Community Waste Reduction and Recycling (CWRAR) Grant Program. Download the 2023 CWRAR Grant request for proposals: PDF or Word. This recurring annual grant program provides funding to local governments for projects that build lasting capacity to divert materials from the waste stream and / or increase public awareness of recycling. Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2023. For more information or assistance please contact Sandy Skolochenko at 919 707-8147. Multifamily Recycling Grant Program - OPEN This special grant program offers funding to initiate or expand multifamily recycling programs within the state. Download the Multifamily Recycling Grant request for proposals: PDF or Word. Eligible applicants include local governments, recycling businesses or non-profits, multifamily property owners, or multifamily property management companies. Grant funds may be used to purchase typical equipment needs to start or expand the collection of traditional household recyclables (paper, cardboard, metal cans, glass and plastic bottles and containers) from multifamily residences. Examples of eligible purchases include carts, dumpsters, collection vehicles, concrete pads, recycling corrals and education. Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis through February 16, 2023. For more information or assistance please contact Sandy Skolochenko at 919 707-8147. Watch the Multifamily Recycling Webinar to learn more. Food Waste Reduction Grant - OPEN This special grant program offers funding to help local governments, non-profits, and businesses reduce the amount of wasted food being disposed in landfills. Download the Food Waste Reduction Grant request for proposals: PDF or Word. Eligible applicants include food rescue organizations, local governments, compost facilities, and compost businesses. Grant funds may be used for projects that expand food donation networks or compost operations, including collection and hauling. Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023. For more information or assistance please contact Christine Wittmeier at 919-707-8121. Learn more about food waste reduction. Abandoned Manufactured Home (AMH) Grant Program – Closed This grant program provided funding to assist counties with implementing abandoned manufactured home clean-up programs. Information is available on the AMH Grant Program website. For more information or assistance, please contact David Hance at 919-707-8122. Glass Equipment and Infrastructure Grant Program - Closed This special grant program provided funding for single stream material recovery facilities (MRFs) to purchase glass recycling equipment or for local governments to establish or expand community drop-off glass collection through the Glass Equipment and Infrastructure Grant program. Grant Application Forms Successful grant applicants are required to provide a Conflict of Interest Policy which will be included as a grant contract attachment. Local governments may use the state's Conflict of Interest Policy Template or, if applicable, submit a copy of the local government's existing Conflict of Interest Policy. Grant Final Reports As a condition set forth of each of the above grant programs, any North Carolina municipality, county, council of government and solid waste authority that receives a reimbursement grant shall submit a final report to the DEACS grant manager prior to the end of the grant contract. Each grant program requires specific information be included in the associated final report. Please see the following guidance documents for assistance in preparing final reports. Community Waste Reduction and Recycling (CWRAR) Grant Final Report Guidelines Abandoned Manufactured Homes (AMH) Grant Final Report Guidelines Glass Equipment and Infrastructure Grant Final Report Guidelines Related Grants DEACS also makes grant funds available for the private sector (for profit) and nonprofit recycling organizations. RBAC Recycling Business Development Grants The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides financial assistance for the collection/recycling of used agricultural pesticide jugs and unused pesticides. Pesticide Container Recycling Information and Contacts Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program Local Government Recycling Grants Webinar Download the webinar slides
Grants for Local Governments The N.C. Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS) administers the Solid Waste Outreach Program including associated funds for making grants to local governments in support of waste reduction efforts. Local governments interested in these grants are encouraged to check this website periodically for updates. Please be aware that funding levels, contract periods and eligibility requirements vary between the different grant programs. Current and recent opportunities and application guidelines are listed below. Please contact the appropriate staff person if you have additional questions. Watch the webinar about current grant opportunities! Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Program - OPEN Proposals are now being accepted for the 2023 Community Waste Reduction and Recycling (CWRAR) Grant Program. Download the 2023 CWRAR Grant request for proposals: PDF or Word. This recurring annual grant program provides funding to local governments for projects that build lasting capacity to divert materials from the waste stream and / or increase public awareness of recycling. Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2023. For more information or assistance please contact Sandy Skolochenko at 919 707-8147. Multifamily Recycling Grant Program - OPEN This special grant program offers funding to initiate or expand multifamily recycling programs within the state. Download the Multifamily Recycling Grant request for proposals: PDF or Word. Eligible applicants include local governments, recycling businesses or non-profits, multifamily property owners, or multifamily property management companies. Grant funds may be used to purchase typical equipment needs to start or expand the collection of traditional household recyclables (paper, cardboard, metal cans, glass and plastic bottles and containers) from multifamily residences. Examples of eligible purchases include carts, dumpsters, collection vehicles, concrete pads, recycling corrals and education. Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis through February 16, 2023. For more information or assistance please contact Sandy Skolochenko at 919 707-8147. Watch the Multifamily Recycling Webinar to learn more. Food Waste Reduction Grant - OPEN This special grant program offers funding to help local governments, non-profits, and businesses reduce the amount of wasted food being disposed in landfills. Download the Food Waste Reduction Grant request for proposals: PDF or Word. Eligible applicants include food rescue organizations, local governments, compost facilities, and compost businesses. Grant funds may be used for projects that expand food donation networks or compost operations, including collection and hauling. Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023. For more information or assistance please contact Christine Wittmeier at 919-707-8121. Learn more about food waste reduction. Abandoned Manufactured Home (AMH) Grant Program – Closed This grant program provided funding to assist counties with implementing abandoned manufactured home clean-up programs. Information is available on the AMH Grant Program website. For more information or assistance, please contact David Hance at 919-707-8122. Glass Equipment and Infrastructure Grant Program - Closed This special grant program provided funding for single stream material recovery facilities (MRFs) to purchase glass recycling equipment or for local governments to establish or expand community drop-off glass collection through the Glass Equipment and Infrastructure Grant program. Grant Application Forms Successful grant applicants are required to provide a Conflict of Interest Policy which will be included as a grant contract attachment. Local governments may use the state's Conflict of Interest Policy Template or, if applicable, submit a copy of the local government's existing Conflict of Interest Policy. Grant Final Reports As a condition set forth of each of the above grant programs, any North Carolina municipality, county, council of government and solid waste authority that receives a reimbursement grant shall submit a final report to the DEACS grant manager prior to the end of the grant contract. Each grant program requires specific information be included in the associated final report. Please see the following guidance documents for assistance in preparing final reports. Community Waste Reduction and Recycling (CWRAR) Grant Final Report Guidelines Abandoned Manufactured Homes (AMH) Grant Final Report Guidelines Glass Equipment and Infrastructure Grant Final Report Guidelines Related Grants DEACS also makes grant funds available for the private sector (for profit) and nonprofit recycling organizations. RBAC Recycling Business Development Grants The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides financial assistance for the collection/recycling of used agricultural pesticide jugs and unused pesticides. Pesticide Container Recycling Information and Contacts Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program Local Government Recycling Grants Webinar Download the webinar slides
