General Grant Rounds:

The N.C. Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance administers the Solid Waste Management Trust Fund, which is used to make grants in support of waste reduction efforts. DPPEA makes grants available in two categories of eligibility: 1) recycling businesses (PDF) or (WORD),and 2) community waste reduction and recycling programs (PDF) or (Word) . Requests for Proposals  for both categories are generally available in the fall of each year and are due early the following year. The RFPs will provide further detail on funding priorities, individual grant amounts, required match and the grant application process.

Parties interested in these grants are encouraged to check this Web site periodically for updates. Or if you are interested in learning more about available grants, the grant process, or how to be contacted when RFPs are available, please contact the following staff:

2008 Recycling Business Development Grants (PDF) or (WORD) – Matt Todd, (919) 715-6522
2008 Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants (PDF) or (Word) – Jim Hickman , (919) 715-6528

Special Grant Rounds:

Curbside Recycling Grants (PDF) or (WORD) due May 9, 2008 - Jim Hickman, (919) 715-6528

Related Grants:

The N.C. Department of Agriculture frequently provides grants for the collection/recycling of used agricultural pesticide jugs.
Pesticide Environmental Trust Fund Container Recycling Grants


Additional information on private financing sources for recycling businesses is available from the Recycling Business Assistance Center.