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 to local governments in support of waste reduction efforts. Local governments interested in these grants are encouraged to check this Web site periodically for updates. Please be aware that funding levels, contract periods and eligibility requirements vary between grant rounds. Current and recent RFP’s or application guidelines are listed below. Please contact the appropriate staff person if you have additional questions.

2009 Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants (PDF) or (Word) – Jim Hickman, (919) 715-6528

Abandoned Manufactured Homes Grant Program Application Guidelines (PDF) or (WORD) - Curt McCracken,
(919) 715-6514

Recycling Roll-out Cart Grant Program Application Guidelines (PDF) or (Word) – Jim Hickman, (919) 715-6528

Final Report Format for Local Government Grantees - (PDF)

Related Grants:

DPPEA also makes grant funds available for private sector (for profit) and non-profit recycling organizations through the Solid Waste Management Trust Fund.
RBAC Recycling Business Development Grants – Matt Todd, (919) 715-6522

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