Litter & Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grants
Forecasted
This grant from the Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy funds projects that advance recycling, waste reduction, composting, and innovative waste management solutions in Nebraska.
Funder: Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per project; approx. $3.4 million available annually; most awards are for one year.
Summary: Supports projects in Nebraska that advance recycling, waste reduction, composting, and innovative waste management solutions.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are anticipated and subject to change.
Description
The Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy (NDEE, now DWEE) offers annual incentive grants to advance integrated waste management across Nebraska. Funding supports a wide range of activities, including development of recycling systems, market development for recyclable materials, composting operations, household hazardous waste programs, modernization of disposal infrastructure, and public education. Specialized components include the Scrap Tire Management Grant Program, which funds collection events, tire-derived product use, and equipment for tire processing. The program aims to reduce landfill waste, promote resource recovery, and foster sustainable waste management statewide.
