Environmental Protection Agency

Description

There are three types of grants within the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) program, which are designed to fund a range of projects that will enable EPA to help states, territories, Tribes, local governments, and communities improve and transform their recycling and materials management infrastructure:1. SWIFR Grants for States and Territories2. SWIFR Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia3. SWIFR Grants for Political SubdivisionsThis Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is for the SWIFR Grants for Political Subdivisions. The total estimated funding for this competitive opportunity is approximately $58,000,000. The EPA anticipates awarding approximately 20 to 30 assistance agreements, with at least one award per EPA Region, depending on the quantity and quality of applications received. The minimum individual award amount is $500,000 and the maximum individual award is $5,000,000 for the grant period, which is up to three years. Please see the NOFO for more information.

Who can apply

• Others

Contact

Dan Halpert <br/>U.S. EPA <br/>Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery Mail Code: 5306P <br/>1301 Constitution Avenue, NW, <br/>Washington, DC 20460
SWIFR@epa.gov