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Convenience Center Grant is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). Offers funding for Tennessee counties to replace and eliminate green boxes, establish new convenience centers in underserved areas, or upgrade existing sites. Funds can be used for building or upgrading centers, but not for recurring operational expenses.
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Waste Management Section Main Page Division of Land Protection Tennessee counties needing grant assistance for the purpose of establishing or upgrading convenience centers required by T. C. A.
§ 68-211-851 may apply. There are three priorities for this grant: Applicants who are replacing and eliminating unmanned county collection systems (“Green Boxes”). Applicants that are establishing a new convenience center that provides access to an underserved area or applicants that do not meet the minimum level of service for the number of convenience centers under Rule 0400-11-01-.
10 (2) . Applicants who apply for a used automotive fluids grant for proposed convenience centers. Applicants can use this grant to cover the cost of building or upgrading convenience centers, but such funds may not be used for regular operation expenses of a recurring nature.
Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to: Land, paving, fencing, shelters for attendants, power connection, containers, and basic equipment, including, but not limited to, compactors, receivers, and identified collection containers Developing and printing of operating manuals Public education materials that promote waste reduction, including signage, “how-to recycle” pamphlets, and operational signage needed for center operation If part of the grant project is the purchase of land, applicants must secure land prior to grant execution to be eligible.
Applicants may apply for the Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026 Used Oil Grant, concurrently offered, which provides no match funding to assist in establishing used oil collection for do-it-yourselfers and augment the applied-for convenience center systems.
Furthermore, applicants previously awarded a grant of this type from the Solid Waste Management Fund in the last two years that are currently under contract with open balances or who have failed to meet the obligations of additional Division of Land Protection grant contracts in the last two years are ineligible.
Funding & Matching Requirements: Grant awards will be made based on the estimates included in the grant application and will not be increased. It is important that applicants research the equipment or facility they are seeking to purchase and obtain accurate price information prior to submitting their application.
Only equipment or facility improvements identified in the application and awarded will be funded, so proper planning and research should be done by the applicant before submitting the application. This is a cost-sharing, match grant. No funding amount can exceed $125,000.
View currently offered Materials Management program grants If you are interested in applying for this grant offering, please register and apply via the TDEC Online Grants System . Robin Chance, Grants Program Manager Amber Greene, Materials Management Program Administrator About the Grants Management System (GMS) This Page Last Updated: April 9, 2026 at 8:45 AM
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Tennessee counties, cities, solid waste authorities, and non-profits. Counties that are eligible for the recycling rebate are not eligible for this grant. Municipalities within those counties may be eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Convenience Center Grant is funded by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Tennessee. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act funds wetland and migratory-bird habitat through two tracks — U.S. Small Grants (up to $250,000, closing June 25, 2026) and the larger U.S. Standard Grants. Both require a 1:1 non-federal match, and that match is where most applications are won or lost. Here is how the program works, who is eligible, and why land trusts and Tribes should care.
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