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State

Yes

Open

One time

NC DEQ

Matt James at matt.james@deq.nc.gov or 919-707-8142 Sandy Skolochenko at sandy.skolochenko@deq.nc.gov or 919-707-8147

Grant

Email completed applications to: matt.james@deq.nc.gov

Project title Applicant contact information Date of proposal submittal Project description (6 specific sections; see RFP) Special requirements (related to electronics recycling and construction projects; see RFP) Project term Timeline Project budget Certification

Yes

Fixed

Multiple

• January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Up to 3 years; must be completed by June 30, 2030, absent an extension

• City
• Councils of Government
• County
• Solid Waste Authorities

State agencies, universities and colleges, non-profits

Grant funds may be used for infrastructure improvements, construction of new facilities to handle recyclable materials, reconstruction of recycling facilities damaged by Hurricane Helene, site development costs, related feasibility studies or engineering designs, equipment or vehicle purchases, equipment installation costs, and educational materials such as signs, mailers, handouts, or brochures. Eligible projects include: projects that will expand, rebuild, or improve waste reduction, composting, and recycling programs. Grant money may be used to build infrastructure and facilities, purchase equipment, and conduct related feasibility studies, or engineering designs to divert materials from the waste stream. There are special requirements for electronics recycling projects and construction projects. See the Request for Proposals for more information. Local governments must have a Tropical Storm Helene FEMA disaster declaration to be eligible to apply.

Employee salaries, administrative expenses such as overhead, utility costs, contracted collection costs, and/or payment for other contracted recycling services such as payment to a vendor for operating a household hazardous waste collection event. Pre-award costs.

Pass-Through

$5,000,000

$25,000,000

Yes

N/A

Reimbursement

Applicants are encouraged to consider the following Award Criteria as they develop their grant proposals. 1. Demonstration of Need (0-30 points): Does the proposed project address a specific equipment or infrastructure need for the community? Will the project result in the long-term resiliency of waste reduction efforts in the region? Does the project replace or improve recycling or composting infrastructure related to the consequences of Hurricane Helene? 2. Planning (0-25 points): Did the Project Description include all necessary elements as outlined in the Required Proposal Format? Is the proposal accurately descriptive, well-researched, and backed by valid facts and assumptions? Is the project consistent with recycling or composting industry best management practices? 3. Waste Reduction Impact (0-25 points): Will the project contribute substantially toward reduction of the local waste stream, or will it substantially increase tonnage recovered through recycling or composting services? Will the project position the community with resilient waste diversion pathways to handle materials from future storm and weather events? 4. Efficiency / Cost-effectiveness (0-15 points): Does the project improve the long-term resiliency of the community’s waste reduction program? Will the project improve the efficiency or cost-effectiveness of the local waste reduction, recycling, or composting program? Does the project reduce the operating cost of a current service, or does it adopt practices proven to be cost effective in other communities? Does the project make investments that will continue to serve the community for years to come? 5. Joint Effort (0 or 5 points): One-party proposals will receive zero (0) points; multi-party proposals will receive five (5) points.

Subject to federal compliance requirements

Federal and state law procurement