TDEC is happy to announce the opening solicitation for the 2018 Waste Reduction Grant
(Click here to learn more and apply)
Solicitation Period:
April 9, 2018 thru June 29, 2018
Purpose of Grant:
The purpose of the Waste Reduction Grant is support projects that reduce waste disposed in Class I Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
Projects that direct or increase waste going to Class I Municipal Solid Waste Landfills are ineligible.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include: Tennessee counties, cites, solid waste authorities and organizations which have been determined to be tax exempt nonprofit recycling organizations by the Internal Revenue Service may apply for grants under T.C.A. §68-211-825. This also includes the Recycling Rebate counties/cities.
Allocated Amount
The Department has allocated $3,000,000 for this offering for FY 2017-2018. No grant shall exceed $200,000 for Tier 1 & 2 applicants or $500,000 for Tier 3 & 4 applicants. A local match of 10 to 50 percent is required based on an economic index that includes factors such as per capita income and property values in the jurisdiction served.
General and Administrative Questions:
Loretta Harrington, Grant Program Manager
615-532-0086
Loretta.Harrington@tn.gov
Technical Questions:
Seth McCormick, Recovered Materials Technical Lead
615-532-0082
seth.mccormick@tn.gov