Act 101, Section 901, County Planning Grant
Grant supports Pennsylvania counties in research, analysis, and planning for solid waste management and facility feasibility, as required by Act 101.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates: Rolling (application period open; no closing date specified)
Funding Amounts: Reimburses 80% of eligible costs; no explicit maximum; typical award size varies by project scope.
Summary: Supports Pennsylvania counties with reimbursement for solid waste management planning, analysis, and feasibility as required by Act 101.
Description
This program provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania county governments for activities related to solid waste management planning, as mandated by Act 101. The grant reimburses counties for costs associated with preparing required waste management plans, conducting studies, surveys, research, environmental mediation, and feasibility analyses for municipal waste processing, disposal, or composting facilities. The goal is to help counties comply with state planning requirements, improve waste management infrastructure, and promote responsible environmental practices.
