Grants Proposals in Maine
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The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is soliciting grant proposals to support the development, implementation or improvement of programs, initiatives or activities designed to increase the diversion of solid waste from disposal. All interested municipalities, regional associations, counties and Maine businesses are encouraged to apply.
The DEP will award multiple grants of up to $40,000 ($111,000 total) and prefers proposals that take advantage of regional economies of scale; increase organics management and recycling infrastructure in underserved areas of the state; promote waste reduction through reuse; focus on repair and sharing economy initiatives; address a statewide need; and/or expand the types of materials managed through composting and recycling.
Application details on RFP 201902030 (Waste Diversion Grants Program) are available here. The RFP is due electronically by 4 PM on April 26.
