# Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants for Political Subdivisions of States and Territories

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/epa-i-olem-orcr-24-05-solid-waste-infrastructure-for-recycling-grants-for/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356430

> Environmental Protection Agency offered grants of up to $5.0 million (at least $500,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 30 awards worth $58.0 million in total. Applications closed on December 20, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | EPA-I-OLEM-ORCR-24-05 |
| Agency | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | December 20, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $5.0 million |
| Award floor | $500,000 |
| Expected awards | 30 |
| Total funding | $58.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 66.920 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

See Section III of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.

## What the grant funds

There are three types of grants within the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) program, which are designed to fund a range of projects that will enable EPA to help states, territories, Tribes, local governments, and communities improve and transform their recycling and materials management infrastructure: 1. SWIFR Grants for States and Territories 2. SWIFR Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia 3. SWIFR Grants for Political Subdivisions This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is for the SWIFR Grants for Political Subdivisions. The total estimated funding for this competitive opportunity is approximately $58,000,000. The EPA anticipates awarding approximately 20 to 30 assistance agreements, with at least one award per EPA Region, depending on the quantity and quality of applications received. The minimum individual award amount is $500,000 and the maximum individual award is $5,000,000 for the grant period, which is up to three years. Please see the NOFO for more information.

## Questions people ask

### Is EPA-I-OLEM-ORCR-24-05 still open?

No. It closed on December 20, 2024.

### Who can apply for Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants for Political Subdivisions of States and Territories?

Environmental Protection Agency accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants for Political Subdivisions of States and Territories?

Closed December 20, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $5.0 million each. About $58.0 million in total across about 30 awards.

### Who has won Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Infrastructure Grants grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were City of Iowa City, City of Minneapolis, Lucas, County of. The program made 138 awards worth $160 million in that time.