Application period: October 1-December 31
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USDA Department: Rural Development
Grant focus: This program reduces or eliminates pollution of water resources by providing funding for organizations that provide technical assistance or training to improve the planning and management of solid waste sites.
Match: No
Intended applicants: Public bodies, Nonprofits, Federally recognized tribes, Academic institutions; all applicants must have: Proven ability, background or experience to successfully complete a project similar to the one proposed; Legal authority and capacity to provide technical assistance or training; Rural areas and towns with a population of 10,000
Summary: What may the funds be used for?
- Evaluate current landfill conditions to identify threats to water resources.
- Provide technical assistance or training to enhance the operation and maintenance of active landfills.
- Provide technical assistance or training to help communities reduce the amount of solid waste coming into a landfill.
- Provide technical assistance or training to prepare for closure and future use of a landfill site.
