Scrap Tire Abatement Reimbursement (STAR) Grant
The STAR Grant from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division funds local government efforts to recycle scrap tires abated through cleanups and community events.
Funder: Georgia Environmental Protection Division
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 per applicant per state fiscal year (reimbursement); annual cap subject to adjustment.
Summary: Reimburses Georgia local governments for direct costs of recycling scrap tires abated through community cleanups and events.
Key Information: Only local governments and related public entities are eligible; private/nonprofit organizations are not eligible.
Description
The Scrap Tire Abatement Reimbursement (STAR) Grant is a noncompetitive funding opportunity managed by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) as part of the Solid Waste Trust Fund Grant Program. The STAR Grant reimburses eligible local governments in Georgia for the direct costs incurred when recycling scrap tires that have been abated in their communities. Qualifying activities include right-of-way cleanups, scrap tire collection events, and projects targeting illegal scrap tire sites. The program aims to support effective scrap tire management and recycling, reducing environmental and public health risks associated with tire dumping.
