Solid Waste Management (SWM) Grants NOFO FY 2026

Solid Waste Management (SWM) Grants NOFO FY 2026 is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. Provides grants to nonprofit organizations for solid waste management projects; eligibility includes private nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status.

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You may also contact the Grant Manager at Water-RD@usda. gov with questions about the program. For state specific information: ### **What does this program do?

** This program reduces or eliminates pollution of water resources by providing funding for organizations that provide technical assistance or training to improve the planning and management of solid waste sites.

* Federally recognized tribes All applicants must have: * Proven ability, background or experience to successfully complete a project similar to the one proposed * Legal authority and capacity to provide technical assistance or training ### **What is an eligible area?

** Rural areas and towns with a population of 10,000 or less -- check eligible addresses Special consideration may be given for projects serving: * An area with fewer than 5,500 or fewer than 2,500 people; * Regional, multi-state or national areas; or * Lower-income populations. ### **What may the funds be used for? ** * Evaluate current landfill conditions to identify threats to water resources.

* Provide technical assistance or training to enhance the operation and maintenance of active landfills. * Provide technical assistance or training to help communities reduce the amount of solid waste coming into a landfill. * Provide technical assistance or training to prepare for closure and future use of a landfill site.

These grants **cannot** be used to: * Duplicate current services, replace or substitute support or services already provided by a consultant during project development * Duplicate assistance provided by the U.S. Forest Service. * Pay for capital assets, real estate or vehicles. * Pay for construction, operation or maintenance.

* Improve or renovate office space or repair or maintain private property. * See 7 CFR 1775. 5for a complete list.

### **Are there terms for grants? ** * This is a nationally competitive grant. * Projects should be completed within 12 months.

* Grants are subject to the availability of funds. ### **Are matching funds required? ** Matching funds are not required for this grant.

However, applicant and in-kind contributions are encouraged.. ### **Who currently participates in this program? ** ### **How do we get started?

** * Applications can be filed through Grants. gov from October 1 – December 31 * Program resources and eForms can be found online (includes forms needed, guidance, certifications, etc.). ### **Who can answer questions?

** * Grant manager at water-rd@usda. gov. ### **What governs this program? ** * Code of Federal Regulations 7 CFR 1775 * Section 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ### **Why does USDA Rural Development do this?

** This program helps small communities and utilities better manage solid waste disposal. NOTE: Program details may change over time. Before you begin an application, please confirm you have the most current information by consulting the Application Guide at "How do we get started?"

AND the regulation listed in the section above titled "What governs this program?" Questions may be directed to the grant manager at the section above the titled "Who can answer questions?" **Grants.

gov Grant Opportunity** * Solid Waste Management Grant Program (Link to grants. gov: https://grants. gov/search-results-detail/360670) There are no other additional requirements at the national level.

If there are additional state-specific requirements they will be listed above. Contact the grant manager at water-rd@usda. gov. There are currently no events scheduled.

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