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 (SWIFR) Grants for Communities | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | Federal Government | Grant | Recycling infrastructure, collection, processing, MRF upgrades | Local governments, tribes, nonprofits in some tracks | United States | Closed/Recurring; expected 2026 cycle | Typically $500,000–$5,000,000+ | EPA SWIFR Grants | Major federal recycling infrastructure program; recurring |
| Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | Federal Government | Grant | Recycling infrastructure, planning, equipment | Tribal governments and intertribal consortia | United States | 23-Jan-26 | $100,000–$1,500,000 | EPA Tribal SWIFR Grants | Dedicated tribal recycling infrastructure funding |
| Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach Grant Program | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | Federal Government | Grant | Recycling education, outreach, contamination reduction | Varies by solicitation; prior rounds supported recycling outreach coalitions/projects | United States | Closed/Recurring; Round Two due December 20, 2024 | Undisclosed | EPA Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach Grant Program | Funded FY2022–FY2026; outreach-focused |
| Solid Waste Management Grants | USDA Rural Development | Federal Government | Grant | Technical assistance, training, solid waste planning and management | Public bodies, nonprofits, federally recognized tribes, academic institutions | U.S. rural areas/towns of 10,000 or less | Closed/Recurring; FY2026 cycle closed December 31, 2025 | Undisclosed | USDA Solid Waste Management Grants | Technical assistance only; no construction funding |
| Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program | USDA Rural Development | Federal Government | Grant; Loan/Financing | Solid waste collection, disposal, closure, related infrastructure | State/local governments, nonprofits, federally recognized tribes | U.S. rural areas/towns of 10,000 or less | Rolling | Undisclosed | USDA Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program | Recycling eligible depending on project structure |
| Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing and Recycling Grants | U.S. Department of Energy | Federal Government | Grant | Battery recycling, critical minerals recovery, processing facilities | Businesses and eligible entities per NOFO | United States | Open/Future 2026 NOFO announced March 13, 2026 | Up to $500,000,000 total funding | DOE Battery Recycling Grants | Strong fit for battery recycling/material recovery |
| Capital Projects Funding: Green Municipal Fund | Federation of Canadian Municipalities | Nonprofit | Loan/Financing; Grant | Municipal waste, recycling, environmental infrastructure | Canadian municipal governments and eligible partners | Canada | Rolling | Loans up to $10,000,000 plus grants up to $1,500,000 | Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund | Municipal/circular economy fit |
| Beverage Container Quality Infrastructure Grant Program | CalRecycle | State | Grant | Sorting infrastructure, optical sorters, robotics, software | Eligible California recycling/material sorting entities | California | Undisclosed | $1,000,000–$10,000,000 | CalRecycle Beverage Container Quality Infrastructure Grant Program | Strong fit for MRF upgrades |
| Beverage Container Recycling Grants | CalRecycle | State | Grant | Beverage container recycling access and market development | Public/private entities per CalRecycle requirements | California | Recurring/Undisclosed | $75,000–$275,000 | CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling Grants | CRV beverage container focus |
| Recycling & Reuse Business Development Grant | Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection | State | Grant | Recycling/reuse processing and collection | Businesses, startups, nonprofits | Massachusetts | Undisclosed | $50,000–$500,000 | MassDEP Recycling & Reuse Business Development Grant | Processing projects best fit minimum threshold |
| Multifamily Recycling Grant | North Carolina DEQ | State | Grant | Multifamily recycling access and capacity | Local governments, recycling businesses, nonprofits, housing authorities, universities | North Carolina | Rolling until funding awarded | Undisclosed | North Carolina DEQ Grant Opportunities | Undisclosed amount allowed by criteria |
| CleanBC Plastics Action Fund | British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Parks / Alacrity Canada | Province | Grant | Plastics recycling, remanufacturing, reuse, circular economy innovation | Businesses, Indigenous-led projects, communities, organizations | British Columbia | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | CleanBC Plastics Action Fund | BC plastics/circular economy focus |
| Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant | North Carolina DEQ | State | Grant | Recycling equipment, carts, HHW, lithium-ion battery/electronics recycling, education | Local governments | North Carolina | Closed/Recurring; 2026 round closed | 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 | 20% cash match; recurring annual program |
| Recycling Business Development Grant | North Carolina DEQ | State | Grant | Recycling business equipment, buildings, infrastructure, MRF upgrades, processing capacity | Recycling businesses | North Carolina | Closed/Recurring; 2026 round closed November 20, 2025 | Undisclosed; recent awards included $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 | Strong fit for private recycling processors |
| Scrap Tire Recycling Market Development Grant | North Carolina DEQ | State | Grant | Scrap tire processing equipment, facility upgrades, tire-derived products | Private-sector tire processors and manufacturers | North Carolina | Closed/Recurring; Spring 2026 round closed | 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 | 10% cash match; capital expenditures only |
| Recycling Market Development Program | Indiana Department of Environmental Management | State | Grant | Recycling equipment, secondary materials processing, market development | Businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, SWMDs, higher education | Indiana | Expected Spring 2026 | $50,000–$500,000 | https://www.in.gov/idem/recycle/recycling-market-development-program/ | 50% cash match; businesses eligible |
| Indiana Community Recycling Grant Program | Indiana Department of Environmental Management | State | Grant | Recycling, reuse, composting, HHW, equipment, vehicles, education | SWMDs, counties, municipalities, schools, nonprofits | Indiana | Expected Summer 2026 | $1,000–$100,000 | https://www.in.gov/idem/recycle/resources/indiana-community-recycling-grant-program | Include only requests of $50,000+ for your threshold |
| Recycle Ohio Grant Program | Ohio EPA | State | Grant | Community recycling, litter prevention, recycling equipment, market development, scrap tire projects | Local governments, nonprofits, businesses through sponsor, academic institutions | Ohio | Closed/Recurring; 2026 cycle accepted Oct. 6–Dec. 5, 2025 | Up to $200,000; scrap tire up to $300,000 | https://grantsportal.ohio.gov/Public/FundingOpportunityDetails?detailid=5bcb0034-003d-ee11-81aa-0050568070fb | Official grants portal page loads but details render dynamically |
| Accelerating Circularity in Construction Materials | Green Municipal Fund / Federation of Canadian Municipalities | Nonprofit | Grant | CRD waste diversion, recovery, sorting, reuse, recycling studies | Canadian municipalities, municipal partners, Indigenous/northern communities | Canada | Rolling/Current | Up to 80% of eligible costs; some applicants up to 100% | https://greenmunicipalfund.ca/funding/accelerating-circularity-construction-materials | Construction/demolition materials focus |
| Beyond-The-Bin Recycling Roundup Grant | Alberta Recycling Management Authority | Other | Grant | Recycling roundup events for electronics, paint, tires, used oil materials | Municipalities, regional waste authorities, First Nations, Métis Settlements | Alberta | 31-Mar-27 | Undisclosed; funding based on eligible event costs/materials | https://www.albertarecycling.ca/initiatives/grant-programs/ | Event-based; amount depends on materials and costs |
| Recycling, Composting, and Household Hazardous Waste Grants | Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet | State | Grant | Recycling infrastructure, composting infrastructure, HHW management | Counties, waste management districts, cities, urban-county governments, political subdivisions, school districts | Kentucky | 1-Apr-26 | Undisclosed; recent annual awards totaled $9 million | https://eec.ky.gov/Environmental-Protection/Waste/recycling-and-local-assistance/recycling/Pages/default.aspx | Current 2026–2027 application packet posted |
| Impact Grants | Colorado Circular Communities Enterprise | State | Grant | Circular economy projects, recycling/reuse systems, material recovery expansion | Nonprofits, for-profits, tribes, local governments, schools, higher education | Colorado | Rolling; 2026 review cycles Jan–Mar, Apr–Jun, Jul–Sep | $50,000–$500,000 | https://www.coloradocircularcommunities.org/funding-opportunities-mxadp-1 | Open; one C3 grant per entity per year |
| Advanced Materials Challenge | Emissions Reduction Alberta | Province | Grant | Circular economy, plastics, wood, carbon materials, low-emission materials, pilot/demo/scale-up | Alberta technology/project proponents | Alberta | Closed/Recurring; latest awards announced July 23, 2025 | $49,000,000 total program commitment | https://www.eralberta.ca/advanced-materials-challenge/ | Good fit for advanced material recovery and circular manufacturing |
| Grants for Processors/Materials Recovery Facilities | The Recycling Partnership | Nonprofit | Grant; Technical Assistance | MRF equipment, throughput, processing capacity, operations improvements | Public, private, and nonprofit MRFs | United States | Rolling inquiry | Undisclosed; recent individual MRF grant reported at $4.25 million | https://recyclingpartnership.org/grants/ | Program page confirms grants for MRFs/processors |
| Recycle Ohio Community and Litter Grants | Ohio EPA | State | Grant | MRF equipment, recycling equipment, drop-off/curbside recycling, organics diversion, tire amnesty, HHW | Ohio communities and eligible entities by grant type | Ohio | Closed/Recurring; 2026 awards April 1, 2026 | Up to $200,000 for several recycling categories | https://epa.ohio.gov/divisions-and-offices/environmental-innovation/recycling/grants/community-and-litter-grants | 25% match for Community and Litter track |
| Act 101, Section 902 Recycling Program Development and Implementation Grant | Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | State | Grant | Recycling program development, implementation, equipment, collection infrastructure | Counties and municipalities | Pennsylvania | Opened February 28, 2026 | 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 | Municipal-only; strong recycling infrastructure fit |
| Recycling Performance Grants | Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | State | Grant | Performance-based recycling support | Pennsylvania local governments with recycling programs | Pennsylvania | Annual/Recurring | Undisclosed; based on tons recycled and recycling rate | https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/waste-programs/recycling-in-pennsylvania/municipal-resources/financial-assistance/recycling-performance-grants | Formula-based incentive rather than project grant |
| Basic Recycling Grant to Responsible Units | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | State | Grant | Residential recycling and yard-waste program planning and operations | Cities, towns, villages, counties, tribes, solid waste management systems | Wisconsin | Closed/Recurring; 2027 application opens August 2026 | Undisclosed | https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/aid/Recycling.html | 2026 round closed; next cycle announced |
| Statewide Recycling Market Development Grants | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | State | Grant | Recycling market development, processing recyclable material into higher-value products | Businesses, nonprofits, schools, local governments | Minnesota | Current/Undisclosed | Approximately $800,000 total available | https://www.pca.state.mn.us/grants-and-loans/statewide-recycling-market-development-grants | Strong fit for processors and end-market development |
| Recycling Enhancement Act Higher Education Research Grant Program | New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection | State | Grant | Recycling demonstration, research, education, professional training | Higher education institutions | New Jersey | Current as of January 22, 2026 | Undisclosed | https://dep.nj.gov/grantandloanprograms/solid-waste-recycling-enhancement-act-rea-higher-education-research-grant-program/ | Research/demo focus, not capital infrastructure |
| Municipal Recycling Tonnage Grants | New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection | State | Grant | Recycling incentives based on reported tonnage | Municipalities and counties | New Jersey | Annual report due April 30 | Undisclosed; annual grants funded by recycling surcharge | https://dep.nj.gov/dshw/mrtg-forms/ | Performance/tonnage-based municipal funding |
| Recycling Grants | Michigan EGLE | State | Grant | Recycling access, education, processing, infrastructure, end-market development | Varies by RFP | Michigan | Annual/Recurring | Undisclosed | https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/organization/materials-management/recycling/recycling-grants | Funded annually through Renew Michigan Fund |
| Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling Program | New York State DEC | State | Grant | MRFs, composting facilities, HHW facilities, processing equipment, containers, collection vehicles | Municipal applicants; nonprofits eligible for beverage-container assistance | New York | Open through October 31, 2027 | 50% reimbursement; amount undisclosed | https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/waste-management/grants/recycling-capital-projects | Multi-year waitlist; first-come, first-served |
| Recycling Market Development Revolving Loan Program | CalRecycle | State | Loan/Financing | Equipment and facility improvements for recycling, repair, reuse, source reduction | For-profits, nonprofits, local governments | California | Rolling | Loan interest approximately 4%; amount undisclosed | https://calrecycle.ca.gov/rmdz/loans/ | Must be California-based and usually in/serving an RMDZ |
| Regional Solid Waste Grants Program | Texas Commission on Environmental Quality | State | Grant | Source reduction, recycling, cleanup, HHW, collection stations, local plans | Cities, counties, public schools/school districts, special districts, COGs | Texas | Recurring; COG schedules vary | Undisclosed | https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/waste_permits/waste_planning/wp_grants.html | Private/nonprofit entities may participate by contract, not direct grant |
| FY26 Recycling Grants Program | County of Maui Department of Environmental Management | Municipal Entity | Grant | Landfill diversion, materials collection/processing, recycling equipment, waste reduction | Applicants selected through county process | Maui County, Hawaii | Closed/Recurring; Round I deadline May 19, 2025 | Estimated $600,000–$1,000,000 total available | https://www.mauicounty.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/16379?arc=19918 | Local FY26 cycle; recent official notice supports recurrence |
| Foam Recycling Coalition Grant Program | Foam Recycling Coalition / Foodservice Packaging Institute | Association | Grant | Foam polystyrene recycling equipment and program expansion | Public/private U.S. or Canada entities operating MRFs, curbside, drop-off, or convenience recycling programs | United States and Canada | Closed/Recurring; 2026 application closed April 17, 2026 | Up to $50,000 | https://www.recyclefoam.org/grants | Exactly meets $50k threshold; foam-specific |
| VIABILITY Vinyl Recycling Grant | Vinyl Institute | Association | Grant | Post-consumer PVC recycling, equipment, process investments, reverse logistics, R&D | Industry collaborations, MRFs, recyclers, C&D waste facilities, colleges/universities | United States | 17-Sep-26 | $10,000–$250,000 | https://www.vinylinfo.org/recycling/ | Include only requests of $50,000+ |
| Recycling Equipment Grant | Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation | State | Grant | Recycling equipment | Local governments and nonprofit recycling organizations | Tennessee | Closed/Recurring | Undisclosed; FY26 awards totaled $1,038,630 | https://www.tn.gov/environment/about-tdec/grants/materials-management.html | Current program listed; FY26 awards confirm recent activity |
| Waste Reduction Grant | Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation | State | Grant | Waste reduction, recycling, landfill diversion | Municipalities, counties, nonprofits | Tennessee | Closed/Recurring | Undisclosed; FY26 awards totaled $4,509,340 | https://www.tn.gov/environment/program-areas/solid-waste/materials-management/grants-administration.html | Recent FY26 award activity; applications currently closed |
| Solid Waste Management District Grants | Missouri Department of Natural Resources | State | Grant | Waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, education | Local governments, businesses, schools, sheltered workshops, individuals | Missouri | Annual/Recurring | Undisclosed | https://dnr.mo.gov/waste-recycling/reduce-reuse-recycle/solid-waste-management-districts/grants | District-administered; amounts vary by district |
| Scrap Tire Surface Material Grants | Missouri Department of Natural Resources | State | Grant | Scrap tire material use, tire-derived products, surfacing projects | Schools, parks, nonprofits, governmental organizations | Missouri | Closed/Recurring; 2026 deadline March 31, 2026 | Up to $75,000 | https://dnr.mo.gov/waste-recycling/financial-assistance-opportunities/scrap-tire-surface-material-grant | No match required; scrap-tire market development focus |
| Recycling Grants | Cook Family Foundation | Foundation | Grant | Recycling, resource recovery, waste prevention, new markets for recoverable materials | Projects/partnerships serving Shiawassee County priorities | Shiawassee County, Michigan | May 1 / May 15, 2026 | Undisclosed | https://www.cookfamilyfoundation.org/grants/recycling-grants/ | Local foundation opportunity; recycling/resource recovery focus |
| Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants for States and Territories | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | Federal Government | Grant | Post-consumer materials management, recycling infrastructure, recycling data, planning | States and territories | United States; U.S. territories | Current FY2026 guidance issued December 3, 2025 | Formula funding; amount varies | https://www.epa.gov/circulareconomy/solid-waste-infrastructure-recycling-grants-states-and-territories | Distinct from SWIFR Communities and Tribal tracks |
| Recycling Grant Program | Arizona Department of Environmental Quality | State | Grant | Waste reduction, recycling, end-market pilots, recycling R&D, education | Political subdivisions, private enterprises, nonprofits, tribal governments | Arizona | Closed/Recurring; FY2026 applications due September 9, 2025 | Up to $250,000 generally; up to $500,000 for new end markets | https://azdeq.gov/recyclinggrants | Not currently accepting applications; recent FY2026 cycle confirms recurrence |
| Sustainable Materials Management Grant Program Round 2 | Connecticut DEEP | State | Grant; Technical Assistance | Waste reduction, diversion, recycling, food scraps, unit-based pricing | Municipalities, regional waste authorities, councils of governments, similar regional entities | Connecticut | Closed/Recurring; Round 2 due June 27, 2025 | $7,500,000 total awarded in 2025 | https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Reduce-Reuse-Recycle/Municipal-Recycling-Resource-Center/Municipal-and-Regional-Grants-and-Technical-Assistance | Municipal/regional only; awards announced October 29, 2025 |
| Materials Management Infrastructure Grant Program | Connecticut DEEP | State | Grant | Recycling infrastructure, food scrap diversion, small- to medium-scale waste management infrastructure | Municipalities, councils of governments, regional waste authorities | Connecticut | Closed/Recurring; awards announced March 27, 2025 | $15,000,000 total awarded | https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Reduce-Reuse-Recycle/Municipal-Recycling-Resource-Center/Municipal-and-Regional-Grants-and-Technical-Assistance | Infrastructure-focused; official recent awards support recurrence |
| Litter & Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grants | Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment | State | Grant | Recycling systems, market development, intermediate processing facilities, recyclable-material product manufacturing | Political subdivisions, public/private entities, nonprofits; counties/municipalities/agencies for some funding sources | Nebraska | Undisclosed; deadline listed in application | Approximately $3,400,000 available annually | https://dwee.nebraska.gov/land-waste/landfill-disposal-fee-rebate-program/litter-waste-reduction-and-recycling-incentive-grants | Strong fit for recycling systems and market development |
| Re+ Seed Grants powered by NextCycle Washington | King County Solid Waste Division | Municipal Entity | Grant | Circular economy, recycling, reuse, material diversion | Circular-economy/recycling project applicants serving King County | King County, Washington | Closed/Recurring; 2026–2027 cycle closed, recipients announced late 2025 | Undisclosed; county has invested nearly $5,000,000 since 2022 | https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling-compost/solid-waste-programs/re-plus/re-plus-grants | Local circular economy funding; closed but recurring/recent |
| Re+ City Grants | King County Solid Waste Division | Municipal Entity | Grant | Waste reduction, recycling, city zero-waste projects | King County cities | King County, Washington | Closed/Recurring; 2026–2027 cycle closed, recipients announced late 2025 | Undisclosed | https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling-compost/solid-waste-programs/re-plus/re-plus-grants | City-only local grant |
| Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant | Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection | State | Grant | Recycling, composting, reuse, HHW diversion, municipal waste reduction | Massachusetts cities, towns, and regional entities | Massachusetts | 1-Jun-26 | Undisclosed | https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-a-sustainable-materials-recovery-program-smrp-municipal-grant | Municipal/regional only |
| SMRP Recycling Dividends Program | Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection | State | Grant | Recycling, reuse, waste reduction performance incentives | Massachusetts cities and towns | Massachusetts | Expected/opening April 1, 2026 | Undisclosed | https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-smrp-recycling-dividends-program-funds | Incentive-style municipal funding |
| Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator | U.S. Department of Energy | Federal Government | Grant | Recovery from postindustrial scrap, postconsumer scrap, e-waste, drivetrains, blended feedstocks | Industry-led partnerships and eligible applicants per NOFO | United States | Topic deadlines: May 29, June 25, and July 23, 2026 | Up to $69,000,000 total funding | https://www.energy.gov/cmei/ammto/critical-minerals-and-materials-accelerator-0 | Best fit for critical-material recovery and pilot/prototype processing |
| Solid Waste Diversion Grant Program | Maine DEP | State | Grant | Solid waste diversion, upcycling, reuse/repair, composting, recycling-related implementation | Maine-based public and private entities | Maine | Expected September 15, 2026 | Up to $2,500,000 | https://www.maine.gov/moca/funding/solid-waste-diversion-grant-program | Opens twice annually; 25% match |
| Solid Waste Equipment Grants | Oklahoma DEQ | State | Grant | Balers, recycling equipment, composting equipment, HHW equipment | Local governments, tribes, higher education, eligible nonprofits | Oklahoma | Closed/Recurring; FY2027 window closed February 28, 2026 | Up to $50,000 | https://oklahoma.gov/deq/divisions/land-protection/sust-materials-management/funding-opportunities/funding-opportunities-for-communities.html | Meets threshold exactly; reimbursement grant |
| Recycling Collection Event Grants | Oklahoma DEQ | State | Grant | E-waste, tires, scrap metal, HHW collection events | Local governments, tribes, higher education, eligible nonprofits | Oklahoma | Closed/Recurring; FY2027 window closed February 28, 2026 | Typically $1,000–$50,000 | https://oklahoma.gov/deq/divisions/land-protection/sust-materials-management/funding-opportunities/funding-opportunities-for-communities.html | Must use R2 or e-Stewards recycler for e-waste |
| Residential Drop-Off Recycling Grant Program | The Recycling Partnership | Nonprofit | Grant; Technical Assistance | Drop-off recycling access, infrastructure, compaction, hub-and-spoke connections | U.S. communities | United States | Rolling inquiry/Undisclosed | Undisclosed | https://recyclingpartnership.org/drop-off-recycling-program-grant/ | Community drop-off recycling only |
| Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine Materials Management Grants Program | Oregon DEQ | State | Grant | Reuse, deconstruction, safer building materials, materials management equipment | Local governments, nonprofits, tribes, schools, universities, small businesses | Oregon | Closed/Recurring; 2026 pre-applications closed April 30, 2026 | Up to $2,000,000 total program funding | https://www.oregon.gov/deq/mm/pages/grants.aspx | Fit concern: 2026 cycle excludes conventional recycling projects; useful for reuse/materials management |
| Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance Program | Washington Department of Ecology | State | Grant | Solid waste planning, implementation, recycling, waste reduction, hazardous waste management | Local governments | Washington | Biennial/Recurring | Formula-funded; amounts vary | https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/local-solid-waste-financial-assistance | Recurring biennial local-government funding |
| Recycling Consolidation Grant to Responsible Units | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | State | Grant | Cooperative or consolidated recycling services | Cities, towns, villages, counties, tribes, solid waste management systems | Wisconsin | Recurring; tied to Basic Recycling Grant cycle | Undisclosed | https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/aid/Consolidation.html | Supplemental to Basic Recycling Grant |
| Grants for Recycling Capital Projects | New York State DEC | State | Grant | Recycling equipment, facilities, municipal recycling infrastructure | Municipalities | New York | Open through October 31, 2027 | 50% reimbursement | https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/waste-management/grants/recycling-capital-projects | Same MWRR umbrella, but distinct capital-project page |
| Grants for Recycling Coordination and Education Projects | New York State DEC | State | Grant | Recycling coordinator salaries, education, outreach | Municipalities | New York | Annual; August–October application period | 50% reimbursement | https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/waste-management/grants/recycling-coordination-education-projects | Education/coordination track |
| Grants for Household Hazardous Waste Programs | New York State DEC | State | Grant | HHW collection events/facilities, contractor costs, recycling/treatment/disposal, outreach | Municipalities | New York | Annual; January–February application period | 50% reimbursement | https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/waste-management/grants/household-hazardous-waste-programs-grants | HHW recovery/disposal track |
| Zero Waste Innovations Grant Program | City of San José | Municipal Entity | Grant | Reuse, repair, recycling, waste diversion, zero-waste community projects | Community organizations and eligible applicants | San José, California | Closed/Recurring; Cycle 1 grantees start April 2026 | $5,000–$50,000 | https://www.sanjoseca.gov/?navid=8827 | Meets $50k threshold at maximum award |
| Glass Recycling Foundation Grant Program | Glass Recycling Foundation | Foundation | Grant | Glass recycling pilots, education, equipment, drop-off containers, regional collection/storage systems | Nonprofits, municipalities, counties, states, solid waste districts, public authorities, private industry with public partner | United States | Opens May 11, 2026 | Undisclosed | https://www.glassrecycles.org/grants | U.S.-only; supports glass supply-chain gaps and end markets |
| Residential Curbside Recycling Cart Grant | The Recycling Partnership | Nonprofit | Grant; Technical Assistance | Recycling carts, curbside access expansion, education/outreach materials | U.S. communities | United States | Rolling inquiry/Undisclosed | Undisclosed | https://recyclingpartnership.org/recycling-cart-grant/ | Distinct from processor/MRF grants |
| Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program | Natural Resources Canada | Federal Government | Grant | Critical mineral processing, recycling, circular technologies, battery/rare-earth recovery | High-potential project proponents; contribution stream applicants | Canada | Open for expressions of interest | Undisclosed; prior funded projects often $500,000+ to $5,000,000+ | https://www.canada.ca/en/campaign/critical-minerals-in-canada/federal-support-for-critical-mineral-projects-and-value-chains/critical-minerals-research-development-and-demonstration-program.html | Best fit for battery, magnet, graphite, nickel, cobalt, lithium, rare-earth recovery |
| Community Recycling Program Grants | The Recycling Partnership | Nonprofit | Grant; Technical Assistance | Curbside, drop-off, contamination reduction, multifamily recycling | U.S. communities | United States | Rolling inquiry/Undisclosed | Undisclosed | https://recyclingpartnership.org/grants/ | Broader community recycling grant category |
| Solid Waste Alternatives Program | Iowa Department of Natural Resources | State | Grant | Source reduction, recycling, collection/processing, reuse/repair, composting, market development, education | Varies by project; solid waste and recycling entities | Iowa | 1-Jul-26 | Undisclosed | https://www.iowadnr.gov/environmental-protection/land-quality/waste-planning-programs/solid-waste/solid-waste-alternatives-program | Current July round open |
| Waste Reduction & Recycling Support Program | Manitoba Environment and Climate Change | Province | Grant | Waste diversion, recycling, circular economy, organics diversion | Municipalities and organizations | Manitoba | Annual/Recurring | 2024/25 program provided over $8,600,000 | https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/wastewise/wastereduction/index.html | Supports diversion and circular economy projects |
| Pollution Prevention Program | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management | State | Technical Assistance | Waste reduction assessments, process improvement, recycling/waste prevention support | Rhode Island businesses | Rhode Island | Rolling | Free technical assistance | https://dem.ri.gov/programs/customertech/pollution-prevention.php | TA only; no published direct award amount |
| Helene Recovery Recycling Infrastructure Grant | North Carolina DEQ | State | Grant | Recycling infrastructure, composting, waste reduction, MRF/transfer station repair or improvement | Local governments impacted by Hurricane Helene | Western North Carolina | Closed/Recurring; final deadline February 20, 2026 | $25,000,000 total available | https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/environmental-assistance-and-customer-service/recycling-and-materials-management/programs-offered/grant-opportunities/helene-recovery-recycling-infrastructure-grant | Disaster-recovery recycling infrastructure program |
| Universal Recycling Grant and Low Interest Loan Program | Delaware DNREC | State | Grant; Loan/Financing | Recycling programs and initiatives | Delaware public/private recycling stakeholders | Delaware | Undisclosed/Recurring | Recent awards nearly $400,000 total | https://news.delaware.gov/tag/dnrecs-recycling-program/ | Official recent award evidence; current application cycle not posted |
| On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program | Maryland Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | On-farm organics recycling, compost use, wasted food prevention, food rescue | Maryland on-farm/project applicants per future rules | Maryland | Future; begins July 1, 2028 | $250,000 annual appropriation beginning FY2028 | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/fnotes/bil_0009/sb0599.pdf | Future statutory program; not yet open |
| Solid Waste Management Innovation Fund | Multi-Materials Stewardship Board | Other | Grant | Reduce, reuse, recycle, recover; solid-waste technologies, products, services, processes | Provincially owned/operated businesses, industry associations, nonprofits | Newfoundland and Labrador | Rolling | Up to $50,000 | https://mmsb.nl.ca/funding/solid-waste-management-innovation-fund/ | Meets threshold exactly; applications accepted anytime |
| Value-Added Manufacturing | Divert NS | Nonprofit | Grant; Loan/Financing | Products from recovered materials, processing/handling technology, end markets, diversion efficiency | Businesses, business associations, industry groups, industry-led partnerships | Nova Scotia | Rolling | Generally up to 50% of project costs; amount undisclosed | https://divertns.ca/funding/value-added-manufacturing | Strong fit for commercial material recovery/end-market projects |
| Research & Development | Divert NS | Nonprofit | Grant; Loan/Financing | Recovery technologies, recycled-material products, waste reduction, market development | Universities, colleges, businesses, associations, partnerships, agencies, municipalities | Nova Scotia | Rolling | Up to 50% of eligible costs, max $50,000 | https://divertns.ca/funding/research-development | Meets threshold exactly; R&D rather than deployment |
| Municipal Efficiency Fund | Divert NS | Nonprofit | Grant | Municipal diversion-system efficiency, shared services, improved processes, assets | Nova Scotia municipalities and waste-resource management regions | Nova Scotia | Rolling | Minimum 50% of eligible costs; amount undisclosed | https://divertns.ca/funding/municipal-funding | Municipal/regional only |
| Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund | Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund | Nonprofit | Grant | Waste prevention, recycling, repair, refurbishing, material recovery, anaerobic digestion | Community climate-project applicants | Nova Scotia | Undisclosed/current program page | $75,000–$1,000,000 | https://nschallengefund.ca/funding-opportunities/ | Waste/circular economy is eligible under mitigation stream |
| Waste-Free Communities Matching Grant | Seattle Public Utilities | Utility | Grant | Textile waste prevention, reuse, repair, job training | Nonprofits, businesses, schools, colleges/universities, institutions | Seattle, Washington | Closed/Recurring; 2025 deadline was May 13, 2025 | $25,000–$150,000 | https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/protecting-our-environment/community-programs/waste-free-grants | 2025 cycle focused on textiles; recycling-only projects excluded |
| Community Waste Reduction Grant | Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio | Other | Grant | Waste reduction, reuse, recycling stations, diversion equipment | Local governments and nonprofits | Franklin County, Ohio | Expected August 2026 | Up to $50,000 | https://www.swaco.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=391&ARC=773 | 2026 application expected to open May 2026 |
| Recycling & Reuse Business Development Grant — Innovative Recycling | Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection | State | Grant | New recycling businesses, pilots, innovation, reuse/recycling market development | Businesses and eligible project teams | Massachusetts | Closed/Recurring; 2025 program launched April 15, 2025 | $50,000–$100,000 pilot/start-up awards | https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-launches-new-innovative-recycling-grant-program | Distinct pilot/innovation opportunity under MassDEP recycling business development |
| Lake of the Ozarks Solid Waste Management District T Grants | Lake of the Ozarks Solid Waste Management District T | Other | Grant | Recycling, reuse and recovery processing equipment; collection and hauling equipment; feasibility studies | Municipalities, counties, public institutions, nonprofits, businesses, individuals in district | Camden, Laclede, and Miller Counties, Missouri | 27-May-26 | Undisclosed | https://www.ozarksgoinggreen.org/grants-assistance | District-level Missouri program; amount not published |
| Carton Council School Recycling Grants | Carton Council of North America | Association | Grant; Technical Assistance | Carton recycling implementation in schools | K–12 schools and school districts | United States and Canada | Closed/Recurring; 2025 awards announced August 27, 2025 | Recent awards totaled over $75,000 | https://recyclecartons.ca/news/the-carton-council-awards-over-75000-to-support-carton-recycling-in-schools-across-north-america/ | School-focused; official recent awards show recurrence |
| Recycling Market Development Zone Tax Credits | Utah Department of Environmental Quality | State | Tax Incentive | Recycled-product manufacturing, commercial composting, machinery, equipment, operating expenses | Individuals and businesses in designated RMDZs | Utah | Rolling/annual tax claim | 5% machinery/equipment credit; 20% operating-expense credit up to $2,000 | https://deq.utah.gov/waste-management-and-radiation-control/recycling-market-development-zones | Small credit but official recycling market-development incentive |
| Used Oil Block Grants | Utah Department of Environmental Quality | State | Grant | Used oil collection equipment, facilities, transportation, public education, curbside collection | Used oil collection centers/grantees | Utah | Rolling/Undisclosed | Undisclosed | https://deq.utah.gov/waste-management-and-radiation-control/collection-centers-used-oil-program | Used-oil recycling only; grant funding available as funds allow |
| Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Program | South Carolina Department of Environmental Services | State | Grant | General recycling and waste reduction projects | Counties, cities, towns, or regions providing solid waste services | South Carolina | Closed/Recurring; FY27 applications expected spring 2026 | Competitive; amount undisclosed | https://des.sc.gov/community/recycling-waste-reduction/local-government-recycling/grant-funding-local-governments | Annual local-government program |
| Used Motor Oil Grant Program | South Carolina Department of Environmental Services | State | Grant | Used motor oil, oil filter, oil bottle, and oil/gasoline mixture collection programs | Counties, cities, towns, or regions providing solid waste services | South Carolina | Annual/Recurring | Competitive; amount undisclosed | https://des.sc.gov/community/recycling-waste-reduction/local-government-recycling/grant-funding-local-governments | Material-specific local-government program |
| Waste Tire Grant Program | South Carolina Department of Environmental Services | State | Grant | Waste tire collection, recycling, dump-site remediation | Counties, cities, towns, or regions providing solid waste services | South Carolina | Annual; mid-year applications for stockpile remediation | Competitive; amount undisclosed | https://des.sc.gov/community/recycling-waste-reduction/local-government-recycling/grant-funding-local-governments | Tire-specific recycling/remediation funding |
| Collegiate Recycling Grant | South Carolina Department of Environmental Services | State | Grant | Recycling, reuse, composting, waste reduction | South Carolina public/private colleges, universities, technical colleges | South Carolina | 29-May-26 | Undisclosed | https://des.sc.gov/community/recycling-waste-reduction/recycle-u/recycling-grants-colleges-universities | Current FY27 round open |
| Abandoned Motor Vehicle Program | North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality | State | Grant; Technical Assistance | Collection and recycling of abandoned vehicles, appliances, scrap metal | Units of government, including state entities, counties, cities, municipalities | North Dakota | Rolling/Undisclosed | Reimbursement; amount undisclosed | https://deq.nd.gov/WM/AbandonedMotorVehicle/ | Scrap metal/material recovery focus |
| Annual Non-Competitive Litter Prevention and Recycling Grants | Virginia DEQ | State | Grant | Local litter prevention, recycling program implementation, continuation, expansion | Virginia localities | Virginia | GY2027 cycle begins April 1, 2026 | Undisclosed; 2026 grants totaled $2,821,681 | https://www.deq.virginia.gov/land-waste/waste-management/litter-prevention/grant-programs | Annual formula/non-competitive program |
| Annual Competitive Litter Prevention and Recycling Grants | Virginia DEQ | State | Grant | Regional/statewide recycling education and pilot projects | Localities receiving the non-competitive grant | Virginia | GY2027 cycle begins April 1, 2026 | Undisclosed; 2026 grants totaled $165,981 | https://www.deq.virginia.gov/land-waste/waste-management/litter-prevention/grant-programs | Competitive add-on program |
| Food Rescue and Composting Subaward Program | Virginia DEQ | State | Grant | Food rescue, composting, organics landfill diversion | Colleges, universities, and state agencies | Virginia | Closed/Recurring; projects begin June 2026 | $8,000,000 total available | https://www.deq.virginia.gov/air-energy/climate-pollution-reduction-grant/project-implementation-grants | Organics/material recovery fit |
| CleanBC Organics Funding Program | British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Parks | Province | Grant | Composting facilities, anaerobic digesters, organics processing, curbside collection | Eligible B.C. communities/applicants per program guide | British Columbia | 2026/27 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 | Organics infrastructure focus |
| Programme de soutien à la gestion des matières organiques dans le secteur des ICI | RECYC-QUÉBEC | Province | Grant | Organic residual recovery, reuse, recycling, collection equipment, pretreatment/recycling equipment | Industries, businesses, institutions, municipalities, economic development organizations, nonprofits | Québec | Undisclosed/current program page | Undisclosed; recent awards include $60,173–$500,000 | https://www.recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/entreprises-organismes/se-financer/aide-financiere-entreprises-organismes/programme-mo-ici | French-language program; ICI organics focus |
| Programme d’aide financière visant l’optimisation du réseau d’écocentres québécois | RECYC-QUÉBEC | Province | Grant | New or improved ecocentres, reuse, recycling, recovery access | Municipal organizations | Québec | Future projects with expenses April 1–December 31, 2027 may still apply | Undisclosed | https://www.recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/entreprises-organismes/se-financer/aide-financiere-entreprises-organismes/programme-ecocentres | 2025/26 and 2026/27 funds exhausted; future-expense applications allowed |
| Programme de soutien, de modernisation et d’arrimage avec les besoins et marchés pour les résidus de construction, rénovation, démolition et déconstruction | RECYC-QUÉBEC | Province | Grant | CRD sorting, conditioning, reuse, recycling, facility modernization | Municipal bodies, business/municipal associations, nonprofits, CRD sorting centres, construction-sector businesses | Québec | Undisclosed/current program page | Undisclosed | https://www.recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/entreprises-organismes/se-financer/aide-financiere-entreprises-organismes/programme-soutien-modernisation-crd | Construction/demolition material recovery focus |