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Find similar grantsConvenience Center Grant is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). This grant program assists municipalities, counties, and eligible entities in Tennessee with funding for projects related to convenience centers, which play a crucial role in local solid waste management and recycling efforts.
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We are reorganizing pages for a better experience. We appreciate your patience! 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: Municipalities, counties, and other eligible entities across the state of Tennessee. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was July 30, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
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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