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Find similar grantsWaste Reduction Innovation Grant is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). Provides funding for businesses, non-profits, and institutions in Massachusetts to invest in advanced equipment or technology for waste reduction.
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### Waste Reduction Innovation Grant Questions? The Waste Reduction Innovation Grant (WRIG) consists of two grant categories: start-up/pilot projects and capital infrastructure investments. Through the start-up and pilot projects grant category, MassDEP is interested in supporting innovations that have demonstrated success outside of bench-scale laboratory environments and are ready to move from initial development to commercialization.
MassDEP is also interested in supporting capital projects that will make significant infrastructure change to enable diversion of waste at scale through its innovative capital investments grant category. **Applicants may apply for only one category.
** | **Eligible materials** | Any material diverted from solid waste disposal | Materials diverted from solid waste disposal, limited to: (a) Textiles, (b) Container glass, (c) C&D materials including but not limited to wood, gypsum wallboard, and asphalt shingles (but not mixed C&D processing), (d) Bulky items like furniture, carpet, and residential plastics, (e) Lithium batteries from household | _This chart provides a summary of information.
Please refer to the grant guidelines for additional details. _ Grant applications are closed for 2025. * At the time of contracting,you must be a company or corporation (for-profit or non-profit) properly licensed to do business in Massachusetts, including being listed with the Secretary of State’s office.
* Meet all grant eligibility criteria specified in the Grant Guidelines * At the time of contracting,operate a location in Massachusetts where the proposed processing or collection activity will occur. * Applicant must have no active unresolved higher level enforcement actions against them. * Provide a minimum required financial match (25% for Category 1, 50% for Category 2).
All grants made under the WRIG program should provide a measurable economic benefit to Massachusetts. 2. Read the Grant Guidelines before applying.
The Guidelines explain the goals of this grant program and provide a comprehensive summary of the evaluation criteria and timeline, eligible uses of funds, and award recipient expectations. 3. You will need to provide a pro-forma as a separate part of your application.
Additionally, applicants may submit letters of support and commitment letters which is optional but encouraged. 4. The 2025 application closed on July 15.
5. The award decision will be based on the eligibility and evaluation criteria specified in **the Grant Guidelines**. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Applications cannot be revised after submission. WRIG contracts will be limited to 18 months for start-ups and pilot project grants and 36 months for capital investment grants. 6.
Applicants selected to receive a MassDEP Waste Reduction Innovation Grant will receive an award letter and will need to sign a contract that that includes a Grant Scope of Work and specifies the terms and conditions of the award. Additional documents will be required to set up payment and the contract. These documents must be submitted within one month of receiving an award letter.
Grant funds may not be expended until the Standard Contract has been fully executed. If selected for award, other specific terms and conditions will be outlined in the grant agreement. ## Help Us Improve Mass.
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Waste Reduction Innovation Grant is funded by Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Massachusetts. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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