MassDEP Reduce, Reuse, Repair Micro-Grant supports organizations, municipalities, and schools in keeping products in use through donation, sharing, rescue, reuse, and repair to reduce waste in Massachusetts.
MassDEP added recycling projects to the ineligible-project list and clarified that distributing reusable cups, bags, bottles, and similar items is ineligible unless they are part of a tracked return/reuse system.
Recycling & Reuse Business Development Grant supports Massachusetts businesses and nonprofits expanding recycling, reuse, and food collection infrastructure to reduce disposal and benefit the state's economy.
Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) Municipal Grant supports Massachusetts municipalities and regional entities with recycling, reuse, and organics projects to divert waste from disposal.
Recycling Dividends Program (RDP) supports Massachusetts municipalities by funding approved materials-management expenses and rewarding established programs that advance waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.
The SMRP Municipal Technical Assistance grant from MassDEP offers Massachusetts municipalities expert guidance for recycling and waste reduction projects through up to 80 hours of technical staff support.
The Maine DEP Solid Waste Diversion Grant funds projects that boost composting, recycling, reuse, and waste reduction to divert solid waste from disposal and lower environmental impact in Maine.