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Find similar grantsDebris Recovery & Disposal (DRD) Grant Program is sponsored by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), Division of Waste Management (DWM). This program provides grants to Western North Carolina communities for cleaning up debris left by Hurricane Helene.
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NCDEQ announces $18 million available to support debris cleanup efforts in Western North Carolina | NC DEQ The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Waste Management (DWM) is now accepting applications for the Debris Recovery & Disposal (DRD) grant program, to help Western North Carolina communities clean up additional debris left by Hurricane Helene.
Funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the American Relief Act of 2025, the DRD program provides up to $18 million in grants to local governments, councils of government and nongovernment organizations (NGOs). NGOs are eligible for up to $5 million of the allotted funds.
“Hurricane Helene produced mountains of debris that blocked roadways, clogged streams, and created long-lasting eyesores,” said DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson. “These grants will help communities clean up debris on public and private land, streambanks, farmland, local parks and other areas. We appreciate EPA for making the funds available to help Western North Carolina continue to recover from the devastating storm.
” “These grants will not only assist with unmet needs for ongoing debris removal related to Helene but may also support other recently funded resiliency initiatives across the region for solid waste and recycling infrastructure,” DWM Director Michael Scott said. · Application Period: Open through Sept.
14, 2026 · Project Period: Up to 3 years · Maximum Award: $3,000,000 · Match Requirement: None · Total Funding Available: $18,000,000 Eligible applicants include counties, municipalities, councils of government, and nongovernmental organizations within FEMA-declared disaster counties damaged by Hurricane Helene (DR-4827).
Eligible projects may include but are not limited to: · Collection and disposal of non-hazardous debris from private or public properties. · Clearing and management of debris from streambanks, floodplains, farmland, and local · Debris removal to improve resiliency of solid waste and recycling infrastructure.
Grant funds may not be used for expenses that are not related to Helene debris, such as employee salaries, administrative expenses such as overhead, utility costs, contracted collection costs, and / or payment for other contracted cleanup or disposal services. Submit one electronic copy of your proposal to Chris Hollinger chris. hollinger@deq.
nc. gov (Word or PDF format). Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis through Sept.
14, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to contact the following DWM staff before applying to discuss project eligibility: Chris Hollinger: chris. hollinger@deq.
nc. gov , (919) 707-8284. Jason Watkins: jason.
watkins@deq. nc. gov , (336) 776-9674.
For more information and to apply,visit: https://www. deq. nc.
gov/about/divisions/environmental-assistance-and-customer-service/recycling-and-materials-management/programs-offered/recycling-support-local-government-and-state-agencies/material-disposal-regulations-and-support/storm-debris-management For more information on Hurricane Helene recovery resources such as grant development support, project structuring, funding navigation and more, visit: www. deq. nc.
gov/wnc-recovery katherine. lucas@deq. nc.
gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Counties, municipalities, councils of government, and nongovernmental organizations within FEMA-declared disaster counties in Western North Carolina damaged by Hurricane Helene (DR-4827). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $3,000,000 (total funding $18,000,000, NGOs eligible for up to $5,000,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 14, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Debris Recovery & Disposal (DRD) Grant Program is funded by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), Division of Waste Management (DWM). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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