Greater MN waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting grants
The Greater MN waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting grants fund projects that advance sustainable waste management in Greater Minnesota through support from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Funder: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Due Dates: October 13, 2026
Funding Amounts: ~$1 million total; $10,000–$250,000 per project; 25% match required.
Summary: Supports projects in Greater Minnesota that advance waste reduction, reuse, recycling, or composting to reduce landfill waste.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via the Minnesota SWIFT Supplier Portal.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), funds projects that increase the efficiency or effectiveness of waste reduction, reuse, recycling, or composting in Greater Minnesota. The initiative prioritizes efforts to reduce the volume of material entering landfills, benefiting communities, local economies, and the environment. The program aligns with Minnesota’s waste management hierarchy, emphasizing waste reduction and reuse as top priorities, and has expanded eligible project types to reflect these goals.
