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Find similar grantsSolid Waste Management Grant Program is sponsored by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This USDA grant supports organizations that provide technical assistance or training to improve the planning and management of solid waste sites.
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(a) Provide technical assistance and/or training to reduce the solid waste stream through reduction, recycling, and reuse. (b) Provide training to enhance operator skills in maintaining and operating active landfills.
(c) Provide technical assistance and/or training for operators of landfills which are closed or will be closed in the near future with the development/implementation of closure plans, future land use plans, safety and maintenance planning, and closure scheduling within permit requirements. (d) Evaluate current landfill conditions to determine the threats to water resources.
(e) Pay the expenses associated with providing the technical assistance and/or training authorized in paragraphs (a)) through (d)) of this section. Grant funds may not be used to: (a) Duplicate current services or replace or substitute support normally provided by other means, such as those performed by an association's consultant in developing a project, including feasibility, design, and cost estimates.
(b) Fund political or lobbying activities. (c) Purchase real estate or vehicles, improve or renovate office space, or repair and maintain privately owned property. (d) Pay the costs for construction, improvement, rehabilitation, modification, or operation and maintenance of water, wastewater, and solid waste disposal facilities.
(e) Construct or furnish a building. (f) Intervene in the Federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. (g) Sue the Federal Government or any other government entities.
(h) Pay for any other costs that are not allowable under 2 CFR part 200, as adopted by USDA through 2 CFR part 400. (i) Make contributions or donations to others. (j) Fund projects that duplicate technical assistance given to implement action plans under the National Forest-Dependent Rural Communities Economic Diversification Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C.
6613). Applicants cannot receive both grants made under this part and grants that the Forest Service makes to implement the action plans for five continuous years from the date of grant approval by the Forest Service. (1) The Forest Service helps rural communities that are dependent upon national forest resources diversify existing industries and economies.
It establishes rural forestry and economic diversification action teams that prepare technical assistance plans for these rural communities to expand their local economies and reduce their dependence on national forest resources. The Forest Service provides assistance to implement the action plans through grants, loans, cooperative agreements, or contracts.
(2) To avoid duplicate assistance, applicants must contact the Forest Service to find out if any geographical areas or local areas in a State have received grants for technical assistance to an economically disadvantaged community. These areas are defined as national forest-dependent communities under 7 U.S.C. 6612.
Applicants will provide documentation to the Forest Service and Rural Utilities Service that they have contacted each agency. (k) To pay an outstanding judgment obtained by the United States in a Federal Court (other than in the United States Tax Court), which has been recorded. An applicant will be ineligible to receive a loan or grant until the judgment is paid in full or otherwise satisfied.
(l) Recruit applications for the RUS's water and waste loan or any other loan or grant program. Grant funds cannot be used to create new business; however, they can be used to assist with application preparation.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations that provide technical assistance or training to improve the planning and management of solid waste sites, primarily benefiting rural communities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Solid Waste Management Grant Program is funded by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants is sponsored by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The REAP program provides grants and loan guarantees to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to install renewable energy systems, such as off-grid solar, or to make energy efficiency improvements. The program aims to increase American energy independence and decrease energy demand. Grants can cover up to 50% of eligible project costs.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Farmer Rancher Grants is a competitive grant program from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that funds research and education projects advancing sustainable agricultural practices across the United States and its territories. Projects may address topics such as pastured livestock, rotational grazing, no-till and conservation tillage, high tunnels, and local food systems. Grants are available to individual farmers, ranchers, extension agents, and other educators. SARE funding may not be used to start a farm or make large capital purchases such as land or equipment. Awards range from $5,000 to $25,000 and are administered regionally through four SARE offices covering the North Central, Northeast, South, and West.
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Read articleUSDA-FS-2026-CFP puts $4.95 million behind fee-simple forest acquisition, caps requests at $600,000, and requires a 50 percent non-federal match. But the deadline that will actually disqualify you is October 13 — the date your application must be in your State Forester's hands, two weeks before the Forest Service ever sees it.
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