Waste Management and Remediation Grants
The Waste Management and Remediation Grants from NHDES fund scientific cleanup of contaminated sites and closure of solid waste facilities to protect health and restore environments in New Hampshire.
Funder: New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
Due Dates: Competition on hold for 2024 | Tentative reopening in 2026 (Brownfields Cleanup Grants) | Rolling (Landfill & Incinerator Closure Grants, subject to appropriation)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per site (Brownfields) | 20% reimbursement of eligible costs (Landfill/Incinerator Closure)
Summary: Supports cleanup of contamination and closure of solid waste facilities in New Hampshire to improve environmental quality and public health.
Key Information: Brownfields grant competition will resume in 2026; closure grants depend on legislative appropriations.
Description
The Waste Management and Remediation Grants, managed by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES), provide funding to address contamination cleanup and the closure of solid waste facilities across New Hampshire. These grants are intended to facilitate the remediation of hazardous substances at brownfields sites and assist municipalities with closing unlined landfills and incinerators. The program aims to support environmental restoration, safe redevelopment, and protection of public health in affected communities.
