Recycling and Waste Diversion Grant
The Recycling and Waste Diversion Grant from Georgia EPD funds innovative projects in Georgia that advance recycling, material recovery, and scientific waste diversion solutions.
Funder: Georgia Environmental Protection Division
Due Dates: September 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: Recent cycles: $1.7M–$3.1M total awarded/year; typical individual grants range from $50,000 to $500,000+; 1-year projects.
Summary: Supports Georgia-based projects that reduce solid waste, recover materials, and advance innovative recycling and waste diversion solutions.
Key Information: Only public sector entities (counties, municipalities, authorities, agencies, commissions, or institutions) in Georgia are eligible.
Description
The Recycling and Waste Diversion Grant, part of Georgia EPD’s Solid Waste Trust Fund (SWTF) Grant Program, funds projects across Georgia that reduce solid waste, recover valuable materials, support local manufacturing, and foster innovation in recycling and waste diversion. This grant is designed to go beyond scrap tire management, encouraging a broad range of recycling and waste reduction efforts, including infrastructure upgrades, collection improvements, hard-to-recycle material programs, and innovative waste diversion initiatives. The program aims to divert materials from landfills, promote circular economy solutions, and support community and regional recycling capacity.
