Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) Municipal Grant
The SMRP Municipal Grant funds Massachusetts cities and regions to expand recycling, composting, waste reduction, and hazardous waste management through science-backed local projects.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027: Full application submission deadline via Re-TRAC Connect™ | June 2027: Minimum Eligibility Criteria form (including Sustainable Purchasing/EPP Policy) deadline (both projected)
Funding Amounts: Most grants range from $3,000–$250,000 depending on category; Waste Reduction: $20,000–$100,000 | Organics/HHW: Up to $250,000 | Drop-off equipment: $3,000–$12,000 | Food waste carts: Up to $250,000 | RDP: $420–$10,000+ per municipality
Summary: Supports Massachusetts municipalities and regional entities to expand recycling, composting, reuse, waste reduction, and hazardous waste programs.
Key Information: Grant is forecasted; all deadlines are projected based on the annual cycle.
Description
The Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) Municipal Grant, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), provides funding to Massachusetts municipalities and regional entities to promote sustainable waste management. The program supports projects that increase recycling, composting/organics diversion, source reduction, reuse, and household hazardous waste management, as well as program development and enforcement activities. Since 2010, MassDEP has awarded over $55 million through SMRP and related programs, helping local governments develop and expand effective waste reduction strategies and infrastructure. The program includes several competitive grant categories and an incentive-based Recycling Dividends Program (RDP).
