Recycling and Material Recovery Grants
The table below displays grants, tax incentives, loans, rebates, and other funding that support recycling and reclaimed materials in the United States.
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We strive to provide accurate and timely information on grants. However, please note that we have not reviewed these funding sources in detail. Grants listed may or may not be currently available or applicable to your needs. Also note that many federal grant programs have been paused indefinitely pending DOGE and White House Administrative review. Federal programs listed have been available historically through 2024.
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| Program | Funder | Funder Type | Funding Type | Uses | Eligibility | Geography | Deadlines | Award/Incentive | Info Link | QA Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program | U.S. EPA | Federal Government | Grant | Recycling infrastructure; post-consumer materials management | States, territories, political subdivisions, tribes | United States | Closed/Recurring | Varies; program funded FY 2022–2026 | https://www.epa.gov/circulareconomy/solid-waste-infrastructure-recycling-grant-program | Recent 2025 selections; strong fit for municipal recycling infrastructure. |
| Recycling Education and Outreach Grant Program | U.S. EPA | Federal Government | Grant | Recycling education; outreach; behavior change | Public authorities and eligible entities by solicitation | United States | Closed/Recurring | Prior awards included multi-million-dollar grants | https://www.epa.gov/circulareconomy/recycling-grant-selectees-and-recipients | Recent awards; best for outreach tied to recycling recovery. |
| Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator | U.S. DOE | Federal Government | Cooperative Agreement | Critical materials processing; pilot/prototype technologies; recovery | Industry-led teams and partners | United States | 23-Jul-26 | Up to $69,000,000 total available | https://www.energy.gov/eere/ammto/critical-minerals-and-materials-accelerator-0 | Best fit if recycling involves critical materials/minerals. |
| Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing and Recycling NOFO | U.S. DOE | Federal Government | Grant | Battery materials recycling; critical mineral recovery; demonstration/commercial facilities | Eligible U.S. project teams | United States | Closed/Recurring | Up to $500,000,000 total available | https://www.energy.gov/articles/energy-department-announces-500-million-strengthen-domestic-critical-materials-processing | Deadline passed April 24, 2026; major recent recurring DOE pathway. |
| Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program | CalRecycle | State | Grant | Beverage container recycling; bins; litter reduction; water refill stations | Local governments, public schools, nonprofits, tribes, JPAs | California | 11-Aug-26 | $75,000–$275,000 | https://calrecycle.ca.gov/bevcontainer/grants/bevcontainer/fy2026-28/ | Meets threshold; limited to eligible California projects. |
| Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program | CalRecycle | State | Grant | Recycling centers; mobile recycling; reverse vending; bag drop | Eligible California redemption/recycling entities | California | June 23, 2026 / June 30, 2026 | Undisclosed in portal summary | https://calrecycle.ca.gov/funding/ | Active CalRecycle opportunity; check cycle-specific fit quickly due near-term deadline. |
| Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling Program | New York State DEC | State | Grant | MRFs; composting facilities; recycling equipment; containers; vehicles | Municipal entities; some nonprofit beverage container projects | New York | Open through October 31, 2027 | Undisclosed | https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/waste-management/grants/recycling-capital-projects | Multi-year waitlist; first-come, first-served as funding is available. |
| Recycling & Reuse Business Development Grant | MassDEP | State | Grant | Recycling, reuse, composting infrastructure | Massachusetts businesses and nonprofits | Massachusetts | Closed/Recurring | $50,000–$500,000 processing; $25,000–$100,000 collection | https://www.mass.gov/how-to/recycling-business-development-grants | Strong fit for private/nonprofit recycling infrastructure; 2026 deadline passed. |
| Foam Recycling Coalition Grant Program | Foam Recycling Coalition / Foodservice Packaging Institute | Association | Grant | Foam polystyrene recycling equipment and program expansion | Public/private MRFs, curbside, drop-off programs | United States and Canada | Closed/Recurring | Up to $50,000 | https://www.recyclefoam.org/grants | Meets threshold exactly; 2026 round closed but recurring. |
| Accelerating Circularity in Construction Materials | FCM Green Municipal Fund | Nonprofit | Grant | CRD waste studies; recovery; reuse; recycling; source separation | Canadian municipalities, municipally owned corporations, eligible Indigenous communities | Canada | 26-Jun-26 | Up to $100,000 | https://greenmunicipalfund.ca/funding/accelerating-circularity-construction-materials | Good fit for construction/demolition material recovery planning. |
| Closed Loop Infrastructure Strategy | Closed Loop Partners | Corporation | Loan/Financing | Collection, sortation, processing, reclamation, end-product manufacturing | Municipalities and companies | United States | Rolling | Flexible below-market financing; amount undisclosed | https://www.closedlooppartners.com/capital-management/apply-for-funding/infrastructure/ | Financing, not grant; strong for scalable recycling infrastructure. |
| Closed Loop Local Recycling Strategy | Closed Loop Partners | Corporation | Loan/Financing | Local recycling systems; small-scale MRFs; collection/sortation/processing | Municipalities and private companies | United States | Rolling | Typically $500,000–$5,000,000 loans | https://www.closedlooppartners.com/capital-management/apply-for-funding/local-recycling/ | Best for underserved areas with limited recycling access. |
| Recycling Business Development Grant | North Carolina DEQ | State | Grant | Recycling equipment; buildings; infrastructure; MRF upgrades; plastics, organics, solar panel recycling | For-profit and nonprofit recycling businesses | North Carolina | Closed/Recurring; next expected fall 2026 | Recent awards include $60,000–$75,000 projects | https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/environmental-assistance-and-customer-service/recycling-and-materials-management/programs-offered/grant-opportunities/recycling-business-development-grant | Recurring annual program; 2026 round closed. |
| Scrap Tire Recycling Market Development Grant | North Carolina DEQ | State | Grant | Scrap tire processing; tire-derived products; crumb rubber; tire-derived fuel | Businesses processing scrap tires or making products from scrap tire material | North Carolina | Closed/Recurring; next expected summer 2026 | Undisclosed | https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/environmental-assistance-and-customer-service/recycling-and-materials-management/programs-offered/grant-opportunities/scrap-tire-recycling-market-development-grant | Strong fit for tire material recovery. |
| Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant | North Carolina DEQ | State | Grant | Recycling carts; equipment; HHW; lithium-ion batteries; solar panels; electronics recycling | Local governments | North Carolina | Closed/Recurring; next expected fall 2026 | Up to $50,000 priority projects | https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/environmental-assistance-and-customer-service/recycling-and-materials-management/programs-offered/grants-local-governments | Meets threshold only for priority projects. |
| Climate Smart Communities Grant Program | NYSDEC | State | Grant | Food waste reduction; landfill emissions reduction; feasibility studies; climate projects | Municipalities | New York | 31-Jul-26 | $35,000–$2,000,000 implementation grants | https://dec.ny.gov/news/press-releases/2026/6/dec-announces-18-million-for-climate-smart-communities-grants-now-available | Include only organics/materials-management projects. |
| Municipal Food Scraps Recycling Program Grants | NYSDEC | State | Grant | Food scraps collection; composting; organics recycling infrastructure | Municipalities | New York | Closed/Recurring | Up to $200,000 | https://dec.ny.gov/news/press-releases/2026/5/dec-announces-21-million-in-grants-highlights-benefits-of-composting-during-new-york-state-compost-awareness-week-may-3-to-may-9 | Recent May 2026 awards show recurrence. |
| Basic Recycling Grant | Wisconsin DNR | State | Grant | Residential recycling and yard waste program costs | Cities, towns, villages, counties, tribes, responsible units | Wisconsin | Closed/Recurring; 2027 application opens August 2026 | Undisclosed | https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/aid/Recycling.html | Annual recycling support program. |
| CleanBC Organics Funding Program | Province of British Columbia | Province | Grant | Organic waste processing facilities; landfill diversion; GHG reduction | Eligible B.C. organics infrastructure applicants | British Columbia | Future intake under review | Up to 66% of eligible costs; $9,000,000 provincial contribution | https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/waste-management/food-and-organic-waste/organic-waste-diversion/cleanbc-organics-funding-program | 2026/27 intake status pending. |
| Front Range Waste Diversion Enterprise Grants | Colorado CDPHE | State | Grant | Recycling infrastructure; composting; C&D diversion; reuse; end markets | Governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, private companies | Colorado Front Range | Closed/Recurring | Prior cycles up to $5,000,000 total; small grants up to $50,000 | https://cdphe.colorado.gov/press-release/cdphes-front-range-waste-diversion-program-announces-grant-funding-to-promote | Recent recurring program; current open round not confirmed. |
| Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program | CalRecycle | State | Grant | Glass beverage container rail transport; equipment; rail infrastructure | Certified glass processors; local governments; for-profit entities | California | Active; award expected July 2026 | $500,000–$4,000,000 | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/empty-glass-beverage-transportation-grant-program-fy-2026-27/ | Requires 100% match; active official portal record. (California Grants Portal) |
| Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program | CalRecycle | State | Grant | Shredded tire aggregate; civil engineering uses; landfill applications | Public agencies, nonprofits, tribes, private entities | California | 16-Jul-26 | Up to $375,000 | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/tire-derived-aggregate-grant-program/ | Strong fit for tire material recovery and end-market development. (California Grants Portal) |
| ADEQ Recycling Grant Program | Arizona Department of Environmental Quality | State | Grant | Waste reduction; recycling; education; R&D; circular economy | Political subdivisions, private enterprises, nonprofits, tribal governments | Arizona | Closed/Recurring | Recent FY26 awards include $50,000+ projects | https://azdeq.gov/recyclinggrants | Not accepting applications now; FY26 awards show recent activity and recurrence potential. (ADEQ) |
| Waste Reduction and Recycling Initiative | Government of Northwest Territories, Environment and Climate Change | Territory | Grant | Waste reduction; reuse; recycling; circular economy; hazardous recyclable waste prevention | Municipalities, community governments, Indigenous organizations, schools, nonprofits, businesses, residents | Northwest Territories | Closed/Recurring; prior deadline March 31, 2026 | Up to $50,000 | https://www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/en/services/waste-reduction-and-recycling/funding-waste-reduction-and-recycling-initiative | Meets threshold exactly; broad applicant eligibility. (Government of Northwest Territories) |
| Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant | MassDEP | State | Grant | Recycling; composting; reuse; source reduction; diversion programs | Municipalities | Massachusetts | Closed/Recurring; Spring 2026 deadline was June 1, 2026 | Undisclosed | https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-a-sustainable-materials-recovery-program-smrp-municipal-grant | Official page indicates Spring26 cycle; Mass.gov page was searchable but direct fetch returned 403. (Massachusetts Government) |
| Circular Economy Grants / NextCycle Michigan | Michigan EGLE | State | Grant | Reuse, repair, recovery, recycling, organics recovery, composting, recycled-material markets | Public, private, and nonprofit entities | Michigan | Closed/Recurring | $50,000–$250,000 | https://www.michigan.gov/egle/newsroom/press-releases/2025/02/12/egle-awards-for-circular-supply-chain | 2025 awards show recent activity; strong fit for circular supply-chain projects. (Michigan.gov) |
| Scrap Tire Market Development Grants | Michigan EGLE | State | Grant | Scrap tire reuse; rubberized asphalt; manufactured products; market development | Eligible Michigan project sponsors | Michigan | Closed/Recurring | Up to 50% of eligible project costs; amount varies | https://www.michigan.gov/egle/newsroom/press-releases/2025/03/17/scrap-tire-grants | EGLE states it annually offers scrap-tire market development grants; 2025 application deadline was April 18, 2025. (Michigan.gov) |
| Solid Waste Management District Grants | Missouri Department of Natural Resources | State | Grant | Waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, education | Local governments, businesses, schools, nonprofits, individuals | Missouri | Rolling/Recurring by district | Varies by district; allocations can exceed $50,000 | https://dnr.mo.gov/waste-recycling/reduce-reuse-recycle/solid-waste-management-districts/grants | State-funded district grant system; districts award funds to eligible local entities. (Missouri Department of Natural Resources) |
| Solid Waste Management District Funding Allocations | Missouri Department of Natural Resources | State | Grant | Community recycling and waste-reduction projects | Missouri solid waste districts and subrecipients | Missouri | Recurring quarterly allocations | Varies; some FY2026 district allocations exceed $1,000,000 | https://dnr.mo.gov/waste-recycling/reduce-reuse-recycle/solid-waste-management-districts/funding-allocations | Useful for identifying funded district-level recycling opportunities. (Missouri Department of Natural Resources) |
| Hurricane Helene Recovery Recycling Infrastructure Grant | North Carolina DEQ | State | Grant | Recycling infrastructure repairs in Helene-impacted areas | Eligible entities in affected North Carolina regions | North Carolina | Closed; deadline February 20, 2026 | Part of $25,000,000 recycling infrastructure funding | https://www.deq.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/02/17/final-application-deadline-hurricane-helene-recovery-recycling-infrastructure-grant-extended-feb-20 | Disaster-specific; include only for Helene-affected recycling infrastructure projects. (NC Department of Environmental Quality) |
| Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia | U.S. EPA | Federal Government | Grant | Post-consumer materials management; recycling infrastructure | Tribes and intertribal consortia | United States | Closed/Recurring; 2025 round closed January 23, 2026 | Undisclosed on summary page | https://www.epa.gov/circulareconomy/solid-waste-infrastructure-recycling-grants-tribes-and-intertribal-consortia | Separate EPA SWIFR tribal track; not a duplicate of municipal/state SWIFR rows because applicant pool differs. (US EPA) |
| Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine Materials Management Grants Program | Oregon DEQ | State | Grant | Waste prevention; reuse; materials management; toxics reduction in building materials | Eligible Oregon applicants | Oregon | Active 2026 cycle | Up to $2,000,000 total available | https://www.oregon.gov/deq/mm/Pages/Grants.aspx | 2026 cycle is focused on reducing toxic exposure in building materials. |
| Act 101 Section 902 Recycling Program Development and Implementation Grant | Pennsylvania DEP | State | Grant | Recycling program development; equipment; implementation | Counties and municipalities | Pennsylvania | 22-May-26 | Reimburses up to 90% of eligible costs | https://www.pa.gov/services/dep/grants/apply-for-an-act-101-section-902-recycling-program-development-and-implementation-grant | Official 2026 application window listed. |
| Act 101 Section 904 Recycling Performance Grant | Pennsylvania DEP | State | Grant | Recycling performance; tonnage-based recycling support | Pennsylvania local governments with recycling programs | Pennsylvania | 31-Dec-26 | Formula-based; amount varies | https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/waste-programs/recycling-in-pennsylvania/municipal-resources/financial-assistance/recycling-performance-grants.html | Awards based on tons recycled and recycling rate. |
| Solid Waste Diversion Grant Program | Maine DEP | State | Grant | Composting; recycling; reuse; repair; upcycling; organics diversion | Public and private Maine-based entities | Maine | Expected September 15, 2026 | Up to $2,500,000 | https://www.maine.gov/dep/sustainability/compost/grant.html | Future rounds anticipated twice annually. |
| Market Development Grant | Ohio EPA Recycle Ohio Grant Program | State | Grant | Recycling equipment; MRFs; C&D processing; organics diversion; recycled-material production | Businesses with government sponsor | Ohio | Closed/Recurring | Up to $200,000 | https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/epa.ohio.gov/Portals/41/grants/Market-Development-Grant-Program-Factsheet.pdf | Good fit for processors, manufacturers, recyclers, and MRFs. |
| Litter Prevention and Recycling Grants | Virginia DEQ | State | Grant | Local recycling programs; education; pilot projects; litter prevention | Localities | Virginia | Expected April–July 2027 cycle | Varies; 2026 grants totaled about $2,987,662 | https://www.deq.virginia.gov/land-waste/waste-management/litter-prevention/grant-programs | Annual program; mainly local government eligibility. |
| Materials Management Infrastructure Grant Program | Connecticut DEEP | State | Grant | Waste infrastructure; recycling; food-scrap diversion; regional systems | Municipalities, councils of government, regional waste authorities | Connecticut | Closed/Recurring | $15,000,000 awarded in 2025 | https://portal.ct.gov/deep/news-releases/news-releases—2025/deep-announces-15-million-in-grant-awards-for-materials-management-infrastructure-grant-program | Recent inaugural awards; recurrence not yet fully established. |
| Statewide Recycling Market Development Grants | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | State | Grant | Recycling market development; processing; end-market capacity | Minnesota businesses and other eligible entities | Minnesota | Closed; May 26, 2026 | Undisclosed | https://www.pca.state.mn.us/grants-and-loans/statewide-recycling-market-development-grants | Strong fit for processors and recycled-content manufacturers. |
| Greater Minnesota Waste Reduction, Reuse, Recycling, and Composting Grants | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | State | Grant | Waste reduction; reuse; recycling; composting capacity | Greater Minnesota communities and eligible project sponsors | Minnesota | Closed/Recurring | $1,000,000 total awarded in 2025 | https://www.pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stories/mpca-invests-1-million-increase-waste-reduction-reuse-recycling-composting-greater-mn | Recent awards show active/recent program activity. |
| Recycling Market Development Program | Indiana IDEM | State | Grant | Recycling businesses; equipment; market development; priority materials | Businesses, municipalities, solid waste districts, nonprofits, higher education | Indiana | Expected Spring 2026 | $50,000–$500,000 | https://www.in.gov/idem/recycle/recycling-market-development-program/ | 50% match; official page states next round anticipated Spring 2026. |
| Indiana Community Recycling Grant Program | Indiana IDEM | State | Grant | Recycling education; source reduction; organics; HHW | Eligible Indiana community entities | Indiana | 18-Jun-26 | $1,000–$100,000 | https://www.in.gov/idem/recycle/resources/indiana-community-recycling-grant-program/ | Include only projects seeking at least $50,000. |
| Registered Electronics Processor Technology Upgrade Grant | Alberta Recycling Management Authority | Other | Grant | Electronics recycling equipment; processing upgrades; technology | Registered electronics processors | Alberta | Undisclosed / available by notice | Up to $250,000 | https://www.albertarecycling.ca/initiatives/grant-programs/ | Processor-specific; official ARMA page says eligible processors are notified when available. |
| NextCycle Washington | Washington Department of Ecology / Department of Commerce | State | Technical Assistance | Recycling market development; circular economy; business support | Businesses, public agencies, partners | Washington | Closed/Recurring; 2025 applications closed October 31, 2025 | Technical assistance; cash amount undisclosed | https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/waste-reduction-programs/recycling-development-center | Include because undisclosed amounts are allowed and technical assistance is in scope. |
| Recycling Loan Program | Florida DEP | State | Loan/Financing | Recycling equipment; machinery; capacity expansion | For-profit small recycling businesses | Florida | Rolling/Undisclosed | Up to $200,000; fixed-rate loans up to 2% below prime | https://floridadep.gov/waste/waste-reduction/content/recycling-loan-program | Strong fit for private recycling operators; loan, not grant. |
| Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center Grant | Florida DEP | State | Grant | HHW collection centers; collection events; innovative HHW projects | Counties | Florida | Undisclosed | Up to $100,000 per county | https://floridadep.gov/waste/waste-reduction/content/household-hazardous-waste-grants | Include for household hazardous material recovery/diversion projects. |
| Small County Consolidated Waste Grant | Florida DEP | State | Grant | Solid waste management; litter prevention; recycling education | Counties under 110,000 population | Florida | Annual | Undisclosed | https://floridadep.gov/waste/waste-reduction/content/solid-waste-grants | Annual formula-style support; limited to small counties. |
| Regional Solid Waste Grants Program | Texas Commission on Environmental Quality | State | Grant | Source reduction; recycling; HHW; local solid waste plans | Cities, counties, school districts, special districts, COGs | Texas | Recurring; varies by COG | Undisclosed | https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/waste_permits/waste_planning/wp_grants.html | Pass-through grants through regional councils of governments. |
| Waste Reduction Grant | Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation | State | Grant | Recycling infrastructure; equipment; waste diversion | Municipalities, counties, nonprofits | Tennessee | Closed/Recurring | Undisclosed; FY26 Waste Reduction awards totaled $4,509,340 | https://www.tn.gov/environment/program-areas/solid-waste/materials-management/grants-administration.html | TDEC reports FY26 awards and recurring solid-waste grant structure. |
| Recycling Equipment Grant | Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation | State | Grant | Recycling equipment; collection/processing upgrades | Municipalities, counties, nonprofits | Tennessee | Closed/Recurring | Undisclosed; FY26 Recycling Equipment awards totaled $1,038,630 | https://www.tn.gov/environment/program-areas/solid-waste/materials-management/grants-administration.html | Strong fit for recycling infrastructure; closed but recurring. |
| Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grants Program | Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment | State | Grant | Recycling; waste reduction; e-waste; HHW; scrap tire projects | Eligible Nebraska applicants | Nebraska | Closed/Recurring | Up to $500,000 per application in 2026 cycle | https://dwee.nebraska.gov/news-events/press-releases/2026-waste-litter-and-scrap-tire-grant-applications-accepted-july-9-through-aug-20 | Recent 2026 cycle; awards announced in 2026. |
| Municipal Recycling Tonnage Grants | New Jersey DEP | State | Grant | Municipal recycling program support | Municipalities and counties | New Jersey | April 30 annually | Approximately $14,333,000 distributed annually | https://dep.nj.gov/grantandloanprograms/municipal-recycling-tonnage-grants/ | Formula-style recurring recycling support; tied to annual tonnage reporting. |
| Solid Waste Recycling Enhancement Act Higher Education Research Grant Program | New Jersey DEP | State | Grant | Recycling demonstration, research, education, professional training | New Jersey institutions of higher education; partners/subcontractors allowed | New Jersey | 24-Apr-26 | Undisclosed | https://dep.nj.gov/grantandloanprograms/solid-waste-recycling-enhancement-act-rea-higher-education-research-grant-program/ | FY25/FY26 NoFA; fits R&D/demonstration and education. |
| Recycling Market Development Zone Tax Credit | Utah DEQ | State | Tax Incentive | Recycling/composting equipment; manufacturing from recycled materials; reuse/reduction operations | Individuals and businesses in designated RMDZ areas | Utah | Rolling/annual tax claim | 5% machinery/equipment credit; 20% operating expense credit up to $2,000; machinery credit may carry forward | https://deq.utah.gov/waste-management-and-radiation-control/recycling-market-development-zones | Include only where expected machinery/equipment credit value can meet threshold. |
| Waste Tire Recycling Fund Reimbursements | Utah DEQ | State | Rebate | Waste tire processing, recycling, disposal, and transport from cleanups | Waste tire processors/eligible participants | Utah | Rolling/Undisclosed | Partial reimbursement; amount varies | https://deq.utah.gov/waste-management-and-radiation-control/waste-tire-program | Tire-specific material recovery support; funded by new-tire fee. |
| Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance Program | Washington Department of Ecology | State | Grant | Solid and hazardous waste planning, implementation, enforcement | Local governments and jurisdictional health departments | Washington | Closed/Recurring; 2025 cycle closed February 12, 2025 | $24,000,000 available in recent cycle; formula-based | https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Payments-contracts-grants/Grants-loans/Find-a-grant-or-loan/Local-solid-waste-financial-assistance | Good fit for local solid-waste/recycling planning and implementation. |
| Abandoned Motor Vehicle Program | North Dakota DEQ | State | Grant | Collection and recycling of abandoned vehicles, scrap metal, appliances, equipment | Units of government, counties, cities, municipalities, state entities | North Dakota | Undisclosed | Reimbursement; amount varies | https://deq.nd.gov/WM/AbandonedMotorVehicle/ | Narrow fit for scrap metal/material recovery and cleanup. |
| Recycling Technical Assistance | Montana DEQ | State | Technical Assistance | Recycling, reuse, composting, pollution prevention, sustainability | Citizens, businesses, local/state governments, nonprofits, stakeholders | Montana | Rolling | In-kind technical assistance; amount undisclosed | https://deq.mt.gov/twr/Programs/recycling | Technical assistance only; no direct grant amount published. |
| Recycling and Waste Diversion Grant | Georgia EPD | State | Grant | Recycling infrastructure; hard-to-recycle materials; hub-and-spoke systems; waste diversion; recovery of additional materials | Counties, municipalities, public authorities, public agencies, commissions, institutions | Georgia | Closed/Recurring; FY26 applications closed September 30, 2025 | FY26 awards totaled $1,702,387 | https://epd.georgia.gov/about-us/land-protection-branch/recovered-materials-and-abatement/recovered-materials/recycling-and | FY26 awards announced; recurring SWTF grant track. (Environmental Protection Division) |
| Tire Products Grant | Georgia EPD | State | Grant | Scrap tire-derived products; rubberized asphalt; playground/trail surfacing; research into scrap tire uses | Counties, municipalities, public authorities, public agencies, commissions, institutions | Georgia | Closed/Recurring; FY26 applications closed September 30, 2025 | Up to $250,000 | https://epd.georgia.gov/about-us/land-protection-branch/recovered-materials-and-abatement/recovered-materials/tire-products | FY26 awards totaled $2,636,387; strong tire end-market fit. (Environmental Protection Division) |
| Scrap Tire Abatement Reimbursement Grant | Georgia EPD | State | Grant | Scrap tire cleanup; collection events; transport and recycling | Cities, counties, solid waste management authorities | Georgia | Rolling/Recurring | Up to $75,000 per state fiscal year | https://epd.georgia.gov/about-us/land-protection-branch/recovered-materials-and-abatement/recovered-materials/star-grant | Tires must go to permitted/approved beneficial reuse processor. (Environmental Protection Division) |
| Solid Waste Management Funding Opportunities for Communities | Oklahoma DEQ | State | Grant | Recycling; reuse; food waste management; HHW; medical sharps; solid waste projects | Units of local government and political subdivisions | Oklahoma | Closed/Recurring; FY27 window closed February 28, 2026 | Undisclosed | https://oklahoma.gov/deq/divisions/land-protection/sust-materials-management/funding-opportunities/funding-opportunities-for-communities.html | FY27 funding period starts July 1, 2026; later rounds possible if funds remain. (Welcome to Oklahoma’s Official Web Site) |
| Used Tire Market Development Application for Funding Opportunities | Oklahoma DEQ | State | Grant | Used tire recycling; tire market development; beneficial reuse | Eligible Oklahoma tire recycling/market-development applicants | Oklahoma | Undisclosed/Recurring | Undisclosed | https://oklahoma.gov/deq/divisions/land-protection/sust-materials-management/recycling/tire-recycling.html | Official program page lists reimbursement grant application and market-development funding. (Welcome to Oklahoma’s Official Web Site) |
| Solid Waste Grants | Kansas Department of Health and Environment | State | Grant | Recycling, source reduction, waste minimization, public education | Counties, municipalities, solid waste regions, eligible private entities | Kansas | 15-May-26 | Undisclosed | https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/700/Waste-Reduction-Public-Education-Grants | Official page confirms 2026 application window and eligible applicant types. |
| Waste Tire Grants | Kansas Department of Health and Environment | State | Grant | Tire-derived products; recycled tire material use | Local governments; K-12 public and private schools | Kansas | 15-Jan-26 | Undisclosed; annual awards total about $493,000–$529,000 in recent cycles | https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/700/Waste-Reduction-Public-Education-Grants | Include only projects likely to reach $50,000; some individual awards are below threshold. |
| E-Cycle Wisconsin Electronics Collection Grant | Wisconsin DNR | State | Grant | Electronics collection sites and events | Eligible electronics collection hosts | Wisconsin | Closed/Recurring; 2025 applications closed April 30, 2025 | $250,000 total available in 2025 | https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/newsroom/release/106181 | Recent electronics recycling grant; individual award sizes may vary. |
| Recycling Consolidation Grant | Wisconsin DNR | State | Grant | Recycling program consolidation and operating support | Responsible units: cities, towns, villages, counties, tribes, solid waste systems | Wisconsin | October 1 annually | Undisclosed | https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/aid/Consolidation.html | Supplemental to Wisconsin Basic Recycling Grant; same annual application cycle. |
| Village Safe Water Capital Improvement Project Funding | Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation | State | Grant | Solid waste planning and construction projects | Eligible small Alaska communities and Native village entities | Alaska | Planning: March 13, 2026; Construction: April 24, 2026 | Undisclosed | https://dec.alaska.gov/water/village-safe-water/grant-application/ | Include only solid-waste/recycling-related capital projects. |
| Waste Tire Pilot Program | Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality | State | Grant | Unauthorized tire dumping cleanup; collection; prevention equipment | Municipalities and parishes | Louisiana | Closed/Recurring uncertain; 2025 deadline was July 18, 2025 | Up to $20,000 | https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/about-ldeq/waste-tires | Below stated $50,000 threshold, so exclude unless combined/local match makes project package larger. Listed as borderline lead only. |
| Recycling Market Development Center Grants | Iowa Department of Natural Resources / Iowa Economic Development Authority | State | Grant | Recycling market development; processing capacity; end-market expansion | Businesses, local governments, nonprofits | Iowa | Closed/Recurring | Awards frequently exceed $50,000 | https://www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Land-Quality/Waste-Planning-Recycling/Recycling-Market-Development | Strong fit for processors and manufacturers using recovered materials. |
| Waste Diversion and Recycling Infrastructure Fund | Prince Edward Island Environment, Energy and Climate Action | Province | Grant | Recycling infrastructure; diversion equipment; processing systems | Municipalities, Indigenous governments, nonprofits, businesses | Prince Edward Island | Closed/Recurring | Undisclosed | https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/waste-management | Provincial waste-diversion funding; verify current intake before applying. |
| Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund | Federation of Canadian Municipalities (Green Municipal Fund) | Nonprofit | Grant | Circular economy, waste diversion, recycling, material recovery projects | Municipal governments and municipal partners | Canada | Rolling/Periodic Intakes | Up to several hundred thousand dollars depending on stream | https://greenmunicipalfund.ca/funding | Broad municipal sustainability fund that regularly supports circular-economy initiatives. |
| Circular Economy Innovation Program | Alberta Innovates | Other | Grant | Waste reduction, recycling technologies, circular materials innovation | Businesses, nonprofits, researchers, municipalities | Alberta | Closed/Recurring | Undisclosed; many projects exceed $50,000 | https://albertainnovates.ca/funding/ | Good fit for technology-driven material recovery and recycling innovation. |
| Resource Recovery Fund | Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change | Province | Grant | Diversion infrastructure; organics; recycling market development | Municipalities and eligible organizations | Nova Scotia | Closed/Recurring | Undisclosed | https://divertns.ca/funding | Funding frequently administered with Divert NS; supports diversion and recycling capacity. |
| Recycling Economic Development Advocacy Program (REDA) Assistance | South Carolina Department of Commerce / SC DHEC partners | Economic Development Agency | Technical Assistance | Recycling business recruitment, expansion, market development | Recycling and recovered-material companies | South Carolina | Rolling | Technical assistance; amount undisclosed | https://www.sccommerce.com/industries/recycling | Not a grant, but valuable for site selection, incentives packaging, and recycling business expansion. |
| Grants for Community Recycling Programs | The Recycling Partnership | Nonprofit | Grant | Curbside, drop-off, contamination reduction, multifamily recycling | U.S. communities | United States | Rolling/Undisclosed | Undisclosed; nearly $50M awarded historically | https://recyclingpartnership.org/grants/ | Official page says grants support access, collections, operations, and processing. (The Recycling Partnership) |
| Grants for Processors/Materials Recovery Facilities | The Recycling Partnership | Nonprofit | Grant | MRF equipment; throughput; processing capacity | Public, private, and nonprofit MRFs | United States | Rolling/Undisclosed | Undisclosed | https://recyclingpartnership.org/grants/ | Specifically includes publicly, privately, and nonprofit-owned MRFs. (The Recycling Partnership) |
| Food Waste Reduction Grant | North Carolina DEQ | State | Grant | Food donation infrastructure; organics recycling; composting; hauling | Local governments, nonprofits, businesses | North Carolina | Closed/Recurring | Up to $60,000 for priority projects | https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/environmental-assistance-and-customer-service/recycling-and-materials-management/programs-offered/grant-opportunities/food-waste-reduction-grant | Include only priority projects to meet $50,000 threshold. (NC Department of Environmental Quality) |
| Kentucky Pride Fund Recycling Grant | Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet | State | Grant | Composting; recycling equipment; waste reduction; HHW management | Cities, counties, public agencies | Kentucky | Closed/Recurring | Undisclosed | https://eec.ky.gov/Environmental-Protection/Waste/recycling-and-local-assistance/waste-tires/Documents/2026-2027%20Recycling%20Grant%20Application%20Packet.doc | 2026 packet confirms application deadline and recycling grant cycle. (Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet) |
| Crumb Rubber / Tire Derived Products Grant | Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet | State | Grant | Recycled tire products; crumb rubber; tire-derived materials | Eligible Kentucky community/project sponsors | Kentucky | Closed/Recurring | Undisclosed | https://kydep.wordpress.com/2026/02/02/grant-funding-available-to-support-clean-healthy-communities-2/ | 2026 announcement covers projects using recycled Kentucky waste tires. (Naturally Connected) |
| Waste Reduction & Recycling Support Program | Manitoba Environment and Climate Change | Province | Grant | Waste diversion; recycling; organics; circular economy | Municipalities and organizations | Manitoba | Recurring/Undisclosed | 2025/26 program provided over $8.7M total | https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/wastewise/wastereduction/index.html | Official page lists $50,000+ recipients and provincewide diversion support. (Government of Manitoba) |
| SWMD Annual Grant Funding | Mid-America Regional Council Solid Waste Management District | Economic Development Agency | Grant | Waste reduction; reuse; recycling | Cities, counties, businesses, schools, nonprofits | Kansas City region, Missouri | Annual/Recurring | Undisclosed | https://www.marc.org/environment-recycling-and-solid-waste/grant-program/swmd-annual-grant-funding | Regional Missouri district grant; not duplicative of statewide Missouri rows. (marc.org) |
| Solid Waste Management Grants | USDA Rural Utilities Service | Federal Government | Grant | Technical assistance; training; recycling, reuse, solid-waste reduction | Public bodies, nonprofits, tribes, academic institutions | Rural United States | Recurring/Expected | Undisclosed | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/solid-waste-management-grants | Federal technical-assistance grant for solid-waste reduction/recycling support. (Rural Development) |
| Food Waste Prevention and Diversion: Research and Capacity Building Fund | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Federal Government | Grant | Food waste prevention; diversion research; capacity building | Canadian organizations and eligible entities | Canada | Closed; projects must complete by March 31, 2026 | Up to $150,000 | https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/food-waste-prevention-diversion-fund.html | Fits organics/material recovery; current cycle appears closed or near completion. (Canada) |
| Electronics Recycling Roundup Grant | Alberta Recycling Management Authority | Other | Grant | Electronics collection; electronics recycling events | Municipalities, Indigenous communities, schools, nonprofits, registered charities, some businesses | Alberta | 2026–2027 application available | $500 per metric tonne collected | https://www.albertarecycling.ca/initiatives/grant-programs/ | Include only if projected tonnage can reach $50,000 equivalent. (Alberta Recycling Management Authority) |
| 2026 Recycle Ohio Grant Program | Ohio EPA | State | Grant | Market development; scrap tire projects; academic recycling research; source reduction | Businesses, local governments, academic institutions, eligible sponsors | Ohio | 2026 cycle | Up to $300,000 for scrap tire; up to $200,000 market development | https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/epa.ohio.gov/Portals/41/grants/Recycle-Ohio-Grant-Program-Factsheet.pdf | Updates prior Ohio row with 2026 program-wide source and scrap-tire cap. (Cloudinary) |
| Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant | North Carolina DEQ | State | Grant | Local recycling collection; equipment; hard-to-recycle materials | Local governments | North Carolina | Expected late fall 2026 opening / mid-February 2027 due date | Up to $50,000 | https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/environmental-assistance-and-customer-service/recycling-and-materials-management/programs-offered/grant-opportunities/community-waste-reduction-and-recycling-grant | Separate official page from earlier NC local-government row; meets threshold exactly. (NC Department of Environmental Quality) |
| Cook Family Foundation Recycling Grants | Cook Family Foundation | Foundation | Grant | Community recycling; resource recovery; local recycling systems | Shiawassee County-area organizations | Shiawassee County, Michigan | June board-meeting cycle | Undisclosed | https://www.cookfamilyfoundation.org/grants/recycling-grants/ | Local private foundation opportunity; include only if geography fits. (Cook Family Foundation) |
| Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Program | South Carolina Department of Environmental Services | State | Grant | Recycling; waste reduction; local solid-waste diversion | Counties, cities, towns, regions providing solid waste services | South Carolina | Closed/Recurring; FY27 applications expected February 2026 | Competitive; undisclosed | https://des.sc.gov/community/recycling-waste-reduction/local-government-recycling/grant-funding-local-governments | Annual cycle; local-government only. |
| Waste Tire Grant Program | South Carolina Department of Environmental Services | State | Grant | Waste tire collection; recycling; dump-site remediation | Counties, cities, towns, regions providing solid waste services | South Carolina | Annual; mid-year applications for stockpile remediation | Competitive; undisclosed | https://des.sc.gov/community/recycling-waste-reduction/local-government-recycling/grant-funding-local-governments | Tire-specific material recovery. |
| Business Waste Prevention Grants | Hennepin County | Municipal Entity | Grant | Reuse; repair; recycled plastics; food-waste prevention; durable alternatives | Businesses and nonprofit organizations | Hennepin County, Minnesota | 7-Apr-26 | $400,000 total available; prior awards include $50,000 projects | https://www.hennepincounty.gov/services/grants-funding-opportunities/environmental-grants-funding/recycling-and-waste-prevention-grants/business-recycling-and-waste-prevention-grants | Local but relevant for businesses; include only projects likely to request $50,000+. |
| Zero Waste Recycling Funding | Regional District of Nanaimo | Municipal Entity | Grant | Recycling services; markets for diverted materials; circular economy; hard-to-recycle materials | Nonprofit organizations operating in the RDN | Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia | 2026 cycle | $300,000 total available | https://rdn.bc.ca/sites/default/files/inline-files/2026%20ZWRF%20Application%20Guide%201.pdf | Strong Canadian local circular-economy fit. |
| Capacity Building Grants | Colorado Circular Communities Enterprise | State | Grant | Recovery; collection; recycling; composting; circular economy; market development | Colorado entities in good standing | Colorado | Invitation-based / rolling inquiry | Undisclosed | https://www.coloradocircularcommunities.org/funding-opportunities-mxadp-1-1 | Invitation-only after technical-assistance inquiry; broad circular-economy eligibility. |
| Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program | CalRecycle | State | Grant | Empty glass beverage container pilot programs; collection; processing; market development | Eligible California applicants | California | Closed/Recurring | $500,000–$2,000,000 | https://calrecycle.ca.gov/bevcontainer/grants/egr/ | Separate from the Empty Glass Transportation Grant; annual funding is listed at $4,000,000. (CalRecycle Home Page) |
| Household Hazardous Waste Grant Program | CalRecycle | State | Grant | HHW collection programs; expansion of collection services | California local government HHW program entities | California | Closed/Recurring | Undisclosed | https://calrecycle.ca.gov/homehazwaste/grants/ | Official page confirms grants implement or expand HHW collection programs. (CalRecycle Home Page) |
| Greenhouse Gas Reduction Loan Program | CalRecycle | State | Loan/Financing | Recycling manufacturing equipment; machinery; site expansion | Recycling manufacturers | California | Rolling/Undisclosed | Loan terms undisclosed | https://calrecycle.ca.gov/funding/ghgloans/ | Financing for manufacturers using California-generated waste materials. (CalRecycle Home Page) |
| Community Grants Program | New York State Pollution Prevention Institute | College/University | Grant | Waste reduction; pollution prevention; community recycling-related projects | New York community organizations and partners | New York | Closed; 2027–2028 cycle opens March 2027 | Undisclosed | https://www.rit.edu/affiliate/nysp2i/community-grants | Annual university-administered program; current page says next application period opens in March. (Rochester Institute of Technology) |
| ReTHINK Waste Grant | Regional District of North Okanagan | Municipal Entity | Grant | Waste reduction; reuse; localized circular economy | Individuals, businesses, community groups, nonprofits, school groups | North Okanagan, British Columbia | Closed/Recurring; 2026 intake closed November 20, 2025 | Up to 50% of project cost; annual allocation varies | https://www.rdno.ca/our-communities/community-grants/rethink-waste-grant | Official application package confirms broad eligibility and cost-share structure. (rdno.ca) |
| MTRAC Advanced Transportation Innovation Hub | University of Michigan Innovation Partnerships | College/University | Grant | Technology commercialization; proof-of-concept; testing; customer validation | Michigan university-based researchers and commercialization teams | Michigan | Closed/Recurring | $50,000–$200,000 including match | https://innovationpartnerships.umich.edu/resource/mtrac-innovation-hub-for-advanced-transportation/ | Only relevant for recycling/material-recovery technologies tied to advanced transportation, batteries, or mobility materials. (innovationpartnerships.umich.edu) |
| Vinyl Recycling VIABILITY Grant | Vinyl Institute | Association | Grant | PVC/vinyl recycling; collection; processing; market development | Vinyl recycling projects and companies | United States and Canada | 17-Sep-26 | $10,000–$250,000 | https://www.vinylinfo.org/recycling/ | Include only requests of $50,000+; official page lists 2026 deadline and award range. (Vinyl -) |
| Municipal Recycling Grant Program | Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability / The Recycling Partnership | Municipal Entity | Grant | Curbside recycling; municipal waste diversion | Eligible suburban Cook County municipalities | Cook County, Illinois | Closed/Recurring uncertain | $1,000,000 inaugural program | https://www.cookcountyil.gov/news/cook-county-launches-municipal-recycling-grant-program-providing-1-million-villages-posen | Recent 2024 launch; targeted to selected municipalities lacking curbside recycling. (Cook County) |
| DKMM Grants | Delaware Knox Marion Morrow Solid Waste District | Municipal Entity | Grant | Waste reduction; recycling; tire collection; waste-study implementation | Schools, businesses, industries, governments, nonprofits, municipalities | Delaware, Knox, Marion, and Morrow counties, Ohio | Closed/Recurring; 2026 application passed | Undisclosed | https://dkmm.org/grants/ | Regional Ohio district program; amount not published, included because undisclosed amounts are allowed. (dkmm.org) |
| On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program | Maryland Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | On-farm organics recycling; compost use; wasted food diversion | Eligible Maryland entities under statute | Maryland | Future; begins July 1, 2027 / FY2028 | $250,000 annual appropriation | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/fnotes/bil_0002/hb0042.pdf | Future statutory program; not yet an open application. (Maryland General Assembly) |
| Wasted Food Reduction and Diversion Grant Program | Maryland Department of the Environment | State | Grant | Food waste reduction; food rescue; diversion infrastructure; education | State/local government units and other eligible entities | Maryland | Future; begins July 1, 2027 / FY2028 | Undisclosed | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/fnotes/bil_0002/hb0042.pdf | Future statutory program; application details not yet published. (Maryland General Assembly) |
| County Wasted Food Reduction Block Grant Program | Maryland Department of the Environment | State | Grant | County wasted-food infrastructure; education; diversion programs | Maryland counties | Maryland | Future; begins July 1, 2027 / FY2028 | Formula-based; undisclosed | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/fnotes/bil_0002/hb0042.pdf | Future county block-grant program; useful for county-scale organics/material recovery planning. (Maryland General Assembly) |