Reuse, Reduce, Reimagine, Materials Management Grants Program
Forecasted
The Reuse, Reduce, Reimagine Materials Management Grants Program funds research and innovation to reduce toxic chemicals in Oregon's building materials, advancing safer, sustainable alternatives statewide.
Funder: Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027: Pre-application deadline (projected) | July 2027: Main application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000,000 total; individual awards $25,000–$225,000 for up to 24 months; $500,000 reserved for Tribal Nations.
Summary: Supports projects that reduce toxic exposures in building materials and promote safer, sustainable alternatives across Oregon.
Key Information: No match required; two-stage process (pre-application, then main application by invitation).
Description
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's Reuse, Reduce, Reimagine Materials Management Grants Program funds projects that minimize exposure to toxic chemicals in building materials used in Oregon’s built environment. The program aims to advance innovative solutions that select or promote safer alternatives to hazardous substances such as PFAS, antimicrobials, flame retardants, bisphenols, solvents, and heavy metals. Projects may include research, education, workforce development, policy change, or the creation of safer products or guidelines. There is a strong focus on addressing inequities, with priority given to initiatives serving BIPOC, rural, underrepresented communities, and Oregon’s federally recognized Tribal Nations.
