Solid Waste Management Grant Program
Open. Closes December 31, 2026, 70 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Rural Utilities Service, opportunity number SWMFY27.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Rural Utilities Service |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SWMFY27 |
| Assistance listing | 10.762 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Community Development |
| Posted | October 1, 2026 |
| Closes | December 31, 2026 |
| Award range | Up to $1,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 40 |
| Total program funding | $4,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: An organization is eligible to receive a SWM grant if it: a) is a private, non-profit organization that has tax-exempt status from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). A nonprofit organization is defined as any corporation, trust, association, cooperative, or other organization that:(i) Is operated primarily for scientific, education, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest.(ii) Is not organized primarily for profit.(iii) Uses its net proceeds to maintain, improve,… |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
Funds may be used to: (a) Provide technical assistance and/or training to reduce the solid waste stream through reduction, recycling, and reuse. (b) Provide training to enhance operator skills in maintaining and operating active landfills. (c) Provide technical assistance and/or training for operators of landfills which are closed or will be closed in the near future with the development/implementation of closure plans, future land use plans, safety and maintenance planning, and closure scheduling within permit requirements. (d) Evaluate current landfill conditions to determine the threats…
Official notice and documents
- FY27 SWMG Application Guide.pdf (Full Announcement)
- FY27 SWMG NOFO.pdf (Full Announcement)
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