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Solid Waste / Municipal Landfill Closure is a grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation that funds the proper closure of inactive municipal landfills to prevent environmental contamination and protect public health. Eligible projects include capping, leachate control, gas management, and post-closure monitoring at qualifying landfill sites.
Local governments, municipalities, and public authorities in New York State are eligible to apply. Funding is allocated based on site risk, project readiness, and environmental benefit. Grant amounts depend on project scope; applicants should consult the DEC Solid Waste program for current solicitation details.
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NYSDEC Grants for Municipal Landfill Closure Projects - Environmental Finance Center – Syracuse University NYSDEC provides funds to municipalities for the closure of eligible municipal landfills. These projects may also include in assisting municipalities with municipal solid waste landfill gas management systems.
Municipalities with inactive solid waste landfills or landfills that will be inactive within 18 months of application that have eligible closure costs incurred after April 1, 1993.
Counties, Cities, Towns or Villages Local Public Benefit Corporations (organizations established by State Law) School Districts, Supervisory Districts & Improvement Districts Native American Tribes or Nations residing in New York State The municipal applicant must own an inactive (or soon to be inactive) solid waste landfill in New York State.
Eligible projects include landfill closure costs if the landfill closure project meets the following requirements: (a) the landfill is municipally-owned and the municipality is liable for all closure and post closure activities; (b) the landfill ceased receiving waste no later than April 9, 1997; (c) the municipal landfill closure project complies with applicable landfill closure requirements as set forth in Part 363 of this Title; (d) the municipality waives any right to assistance under section 27 1313 of the ECL; and (e) the landfill closure site is not classified as a classification 1 or classification 2 site in the Registry of Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites.
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Funding is provided on a 50% reimbursement rate for eligible costs. Application Materials for Municipal Landfill Closure Grants may be obtained by contacting DEC by e-mail or at 518-402-8678. http://www.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Counties, cities, towns, villages, local public authorities, school districts, and Native American tribes in New York State that own an inactive municipal solid waste landfill that ceased receiving waste by April 9, 1997. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates 50% reimbursement of eligible closure costs Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program is a grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation that funds projects improving water quality, habitat, flood resilience, and drinking water protection across New York State. This competitive statewide reimbursement grant program supports a wide range of projects including wastewater treatment improvements, nonpoint source pollution abatement, stream restoration, and climate resiliency measures. Round 22 applications are due May 1, 2026. Eligible applicants include municipalities such as counties, towns, villages, and cities; Indian Nations; Soil and Water Conservation Districts; and, for select project types, nonprofit corporations in New York State.
Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). The WQIP is a competitive, reimbursement grant program that funds projects directly improving water quality or aquatic habitat, promoting flood risk reduction, restoration, enhanced flood and climate resiliency, or protecting a drinking water source. It covers construction/implementation projects.
Community Impact Grants is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). These grants are available to New York community-based organizations for projects that address communities' exposure to multiple environmental harms and risks. Funding is intended to help build economic, cultural, and political power in shaping climate transformation.
This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities to compete for financial assistance through the Targeted Airshed Grant Program. This program will assist local, state, and/or tribal air pollution control agencies to conduct emission reduction activities to reduce air pollution in nonattainment areas that EPA determines are the top five most polluted areas relative to the ozone (O3), annual average fine particulate matter (PM2.5), or 24-hour PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). To learn more about eligible entities, see Section III.A. The overall goal of the Targeted Airshed Grant Program is to reduce air pollution in the nation’s areas with the highest levels of ozone and PM2.5 ambient air concentrations listed in the three tables directly below. Area information, including maps and lists of the counties within each nonattainment area, is available at EPA’s Green Book. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-OAR-OAQPS-21-03. Assistance Listing: 66.956. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $8M per award.
EPA Region 8 (the Region) is soliciting applications that address the national and regional priority of decreasing the environmental impact of materials with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). This funding opportunity is designed to both decrease materials generated (source reduction) and increase the diversion of materials through reuse, recycling, and other strategies. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R8-2021-SMM. Assistance Listing: 66.808. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: $10K – $25K per award.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting applications to provide training and technical assistance to rural, small, and tribal municipalities, publicly owned wastewater treatment works, and decentralized wastewater treatment systems for the prevention, reduction, and elimination of pollution. Eligible activities include training and technical assistance only. Infrastructure construction projects such as repairing water or sewer lines, adding new equipment, or upgrading, retrofitting, or rehabilitating existing equipment are not eligible for funding under this announcement. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-OW-OWM-22-02. Assistance Listing: 66.446. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $18M per award.