Tire Products (Tire) Grant
The Tire Products (Tire) Grant funds Georgia-based research and projects that innovate with scrap tire-derived materials to reduce waste and expand recycled tire markets.
Funder: Georgia Environmental Protection Division
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (FY 2027 grant cycle application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typically $1.4M–$2.6M total awarded annually; individual project awards vary by scope and year.
Summary: Supports Georgia projects that incorporate or innovate with scrap tire-derived products to reduce waste and promote recycled tire markets.
Key Information: Only counties, municipalities, and public entities in Georgia are eligible; nonprofits and private organizations are not eligible.
Description
The Tire Products (Tire) Grant, administered by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) through the Solid Waste Trust Fund (SWTF), funds projects that use or develop innovative applications of scrap tire-derived products. The program aims to reduce solid waste, foster sustainable manufacturing, and support market development for recycled tires. Eligible projects include paving, trail, and playground surface installations using tire-derived materials, as well as research into new uses for these products. The grant covers direct costs for both infrastructure and research projects within Georgia.
