The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is accepting applications for the first round of recycling and solid waste reduction grants this year for communities and other eligible entities across the state.
Grants for education/outreach and organics management are available now through March 15. Applications for grants in other categories in solid waste management will be open in the weeks ahead. A total of $2.45 million is available.
The calendar for grant application openings is:
- Education/outreach grants, organics management grants – now until March 15, 4:30 p.m.
- Convenience center grants, used automotive oil grants – June 1-June 30 at 4:30 p.m.
- Recycling equipment grants, household hazardous waste grants, recycling rebates – Sept. 1-Sept. 30 at 4:30 p.m.
TDEC will host the first grant workshop on Friday, March 8 at Montgomery Bell State Park. There will be more workshops in April and May.
For more information and to submit a grant application see the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation website.