General Grant Rounds:

The N.C. Division of Environmental Assistance and Outreach (DEAO) administers the Solid Waste Management Trust Fund, which is used to make grants to local governments in support of waste reduction efforts. Local governments interested in these grants are encouraged to check this website periodically for updates. Please be aware that funding levels, contract periods and eligibility requirements vary between grant rounds. Current and recent RFP's or application guidelines are listed below. Please contact the appropriate staff person if you have additional questions.

2012 Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants (PDF) or (Word) – Rob Taylor, (919) 707-8139

Abandoned Manufactured Homes Grant Program Application Guidelines (PDF) or (WORD) - Rob Taylor,
(919) 707-8139

Recycling Roll-out Cart Grant Program Application Guidelines (PDF) or (Word) – Joseph Fitzpatrick, (919) 707-8121
As a condition set forth of each of the above grant programs, any North Carolina municipality, county, council of governments and solid waste authority that receives a reimbursement grant shall submit a final report to the Division of Environmental Assistance and Outreach (DEAO) prior to the end of the grant contract. Each grant program requires specific information be included in the associated final report. Please see the following guidance documents for assistance in preparing final reports.

Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Final Report Format and Guidelines – (PDF)

Cart Grant Final Report Guidelines - (PDF)

Abandoned Manufactured Homes Grant Final Report Format and Guidelines - (PDF)

Related Grants:

DEAO also makes grant funds available for private sector (for profit) and non-profit recycling organizations through the Solid Waste Management Trust Fund.
RBAC Recycling Business Development Grants – Matt Todd, (919) 707-8137

The N.C. Department of Agriculture frequently provides grants for the collection/recycling of used agricultural pesticide jugs.
Pesticide Environmental Trust Fund Container Recycling Grants.