Reimbursement Grant for Certain Permit Applications
Forecasted
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection reimburses municipalities for technical costs incurred in reviewing solid waste facility permit applications through this grant.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Reimburses approved costs for eligible permit application reviews; award amounts vary per application and documented expenses.
Summary: Supports Pennsylvania municipalities hosting solid waste facilities by reimbursing eligible costs associated with certain permit applications.
Key Information: Only municipalities hosting qualifying facilities and incurring eligible costs are eligible; see program page for regulatory details.
Description
This program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) under its Municipal Waste Program, provides reimbursement to municipalities that host municipal waste landfills or resource recovery facilities for approved costs incurred during the review of certain permit applications. The grant is designed to offset the technical and administrative expenses municipalities face in reviewing complex permit applications, ensuring they have the resources to conduct thorough, independent evaluations as required by state regulations (25 Pa. Code Chapter 272).
