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Find similar grants2027 Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive, Litter Reduction and Recycling, and Scrap Tire programs is sponsored by Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE). These grants support projects aimed at waste reduction, recycling, litter reduction, and proper scrap tire management.
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Grant applications open for recycling, litter reduction, scrap tire programs | The Plainview News Skip to content Grant applications open for recycling, litter reduction, scrap tire programs Grant applications for the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) 2027 Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive, Litter Reduction and Recycling, and Scrap Tire programs can be submitted between June 24 and August 5, 2026 (4:00 p.
m. CST). The grant term will be January 1 through December 31, 2027.
Funding decisions are expected to be announced in December 2026. Available funding is anticipated to be approximately $4 million for Waste grants and $3 million for Litter grants with a maximum award of $500,000 per entity. A grant application guidance document to aid grant applicants in the preparation of an application can be found at: https://dwee.
nebraska. gov/forms/publications-grants-forms/was075 A link to major updates, general information, grant funding priorities for the 2027 Grant Year and a technical guide with instruction on how to use the Waste and Litter grant application software can be found at: https://dee. nebraska.
gov/forms/publications-grants-forms/was066 Eligible grant projects include, but are not limited to: Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grants: Household hazardous waste, electronic waste, and pharmaceutical collection events School chemical cleanouts Market development for recycled materials Recycling systems and equipment – Equipment used in integrated solid waste programs and projects, such as balers, shredders, densifiers, and trucks/trailers to collect recyclables Food and yard waste composting – brush chippers, tub grinders, compost turners, and compost screens Deconstruction of abandoned buildings owned by the city/county (available to cities of the first class, cities of the second class, villages, and counties of5,000 or fewer in population) Litter Reduction and Recycling Grants: Public Education – funding to promote recycling and litter reduction awareness through educational activities and programs Cleanup – funding for cleanup activities on public spaces and roadways Recycling – funding for equipment and operating expenses 100% reimbursement of the cost of scrap tire cleanup events (political subdivisions, only) 50% reimbursement of crumb rubber for rubber modified asphalt, manufacturing, landscaping, or playground mulch 25% reimbursement of mats or tiles for playgrounds, poured-in-place playground surfaces, athletic tracks, and artificial turf football, soccer, and baseball fields 50% reimbursement of capital costs for processing, manufacturing, collection, and transporting scrap tires Cost-sharing for civil engineering uses ($20/ton) For more information, or to discuss a project contact: Email: dwee.
wastegrants@nebraska. gov Web site: https://dwee. nebraska.
gov/
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Entities in Nebraska. Deconstruction of abandoned buildings is available to cities of the first class, cities of the second class, villages, and counties of 5,000 or fewer in population. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $4 million for Waste grants and $3 million for Litter grants, with a maximum award of $500,000 per entity. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 5, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
2027 Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive, Litter Reduction and Recycling, and Scrap Tire programs is funded by Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Nebraska. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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