The Department of Agriculture is offering the Solid Waste Management Grant Program to fund various activities aiming to improve landfill operations in rural areas. This includes evaluating landfill conditions, providing technical assistance and training for landfill operators, and developing closure plans for landfills. The grant prohibits funds for certain activities like recruiting applications for other programs, political activities, and construction costs. The closing date for applications is December 31, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 309321
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SWMFY2019 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Solid Waste Management Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Environment |
| Category Explanation: | The Solid Waste Management (SWM) Grant Program has been established to assist communities through free technical assistance and/or training provided by the grant recipients. Qualified organizations will receive SWM grant funds to reduce or eliminate pollution of water resources in rural areas, and improve planning and management of solid waste sites in rural areas. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.762 — Solid Waste Management Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | An organization is eligible to receive a SWM grant if it: a. Is a private, non-profit organization that has tax-exempt status from the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS);b. Is a Public body; c. Is a federally acknowledged or State-recognized Native American tribe or group; d. Is an Academic institution; e. Is legally established and located within one of the following: a state within the United States; the District of Columbia; the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; a United States territory. Has the legal capacity and authority to carry out the grant purpose; g. Has a proven record of successfully providing technical assistance and/or training to rural areas; h. Has capitalization acceptable to the Agency, and is composed of at least 51 percent of the outstanding interest or membership being citizens of the United States or individuals who reside in the United States after being legally admitted for permanent residence; i. Has no delinquent debt to the Federal Government or no outstanding judgments to repay a Federal debt; j. Demonstrates that it possesses the financial, technical, and managerial capability to comply with Federal and State laws and requirements. k. Contracts with a nonaffiliated organization for not more than 49 percent of the grant to provide the proposed assistance. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Utilities Service |
| Description: | Funds may be used to: Evaluate current landfill conditions to determine threats to water resources in rural areas; provide technical assistance and/or training to enhance operator skills in the maintenance and operation of active landfills in rural areas; provide technical assistance and/or training to help associations reduce the solid waste stream; and provide technical assistance and/or training for operators of landfills in rural areas which are closed or will be closed in the near future with the development/implementation of closure plans, future land use plans, safety and maintenance planning, and closure scheduling within permit requirements. Grant funds may not be used to: Recruit pre-applications/applications for any loan and/or grant program including RUS Water and Waste Disposal Loan and/or Grant Program; duplication of current services, replacement or substitution of support previously provided such as those performed by an association’s consultant in developing a project; fund political activities; pay for capital assets, the purchase of real estate or vehicles, improve and renovate office space, or repair and maintain privately-owned property; pay for construction or operation and maintenance costs of water and waste facilities; and pay costs incurred prior to the effective date of grants made under 7 CFR 1775. |
| Link to Additional Information: | government website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
LAVONDA PERNELL
Community Programs Specialist Phone 202-720-9635 Email:lavonda.pernell@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Application Guide has been added to opportunity. Changes to Administrative Discretionary points for SWM Grant Program 2019. | Oct 23, 2018 | |
| Oct 23, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SWMFY2019 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Solid Waste Management Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Environment |
| Category Explanation: | The Solid Waste Management (SWM) Grant Program has been established to assist communities through free technical assistance and/or training provided by the grant recipients. Qualified organizations will receive SWM grant funds to reduce or eliminate pollution of water resources in rural areas, and improve planning and management of solid waste sites in rural areas. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.762 — Solid Waste Management Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | An organization is eligible to receive a SWM grant if it: a. Is a private, non-profit organization that has tax-exempt status from the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS);b. Is a Public body; c. Is a federally acknowledged or State-recognized Native American tribe or group; d. Is an Academic institution; e. Is legally established and located within one of the following: a state within the United States; the District of Columbia; the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; a United States territory. Has the legal capacity and authority to carry out the grant purpose; g. Has a proven record of successfully providing technical assistance and/or training to rural areas; h. Has capitalization acceptable to the Agency, and is composed of at least 51 percent of the outstanding interest or membership being citizens of the United States or individuals who reside in the United States after being legally admitted for permanent residence; i. Has no delinquent debt to the Federal Government or no outstanding judgments to repay a Federal debt; j. Demonstrates that it possesses the financial, technical, and managerial capability to comply with Federal and State laws and requirements. k. Contracts with a nonaffiliated organization for not more than 49 percent of the grant to provide the proposed assistance. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Utilities Service |
| Description: | Funds may be used to: Evaluate current landfill conditions to determine threats to water resources in rural areas; provide technical assistance and/or training to enhance operator skills in the maintenance and operation of active landfills in rural areas; provide technical assistance and/or training to help associations reduce the solid waste stream; and provide technical assistance and/or training for operators of landfills in rural areas which are closed or will be closed in the near future with the development/implementation of closure plans, future land use plans, safety and maintenance planning, and closure scheduling within permit requirements. Grant funds may not be used to: Recruit pre-applications/applications for any loan and/or grant program including RUS Water and Waste Disposal Loan and/or Grant Program; duplication of current services, replacement or substitution of support previously provided such as those performed by an association’s consultant in developing a project; fund political activities; pay for capital assets, the purchase of real estate or vehicles, improve and renovate office space, or repair and maintain privately-owned property; pay for construction or operation and maintenance costs of water and waste facilities; and pay costs incurred prior to the effective date of grants made under 7 CFR 1775. |
| Link to Additional Information: | government website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
LAVONDA PERNELL
Community Programs Specialist Phone 202-720-9635 Email:lavonda.pernell@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SWMFY2019 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Solid Waste Management Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Environment |
| Category Explanation: | The Solid Waste Management (SWM) Grant Program has been established to assist communities through free technical assistance and/or training provided by the grant recipients. Qualified organizations will receive SWM grant funds to reduce or eliminate pollution of water resources in rural areas, and improve planning and management of solid waste sites in rural areas. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.762 — Solid Waste Management Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | An organization is eligible to receive a SWM grant if it: a. Is a private, non-profit organization that has tax-exempt status from the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS);b. Is a Public body; c. Is a federally acknowledged or State-recognized Native American tribe or group; d. Is an Academic institution; e. Is legally established and located within one of the following: a state within the United States; the District of Columbia; the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; a United States territory. Has the legal capacity and authority to carry out the grant purpose; g. Has a proven record of successfully providing technical assistance and/or training to rural areas; h. Has capitalization acceptable to the Agency, and is composed of at least 51 percent of the outstanding interest or membership being citizens of the United States or individuals who reside in the United States after being legally admitted for permanent residence; i. Has no delinquent debt to the Federal Government or no outstanding judgments to repay a Federal debt; j. Demonstrates that it possesses the financial, technical, and managerial capability to comply with Federal and State laws and requirements. k. Contracts with a nonaffiliated organization for not more than 49 percent of the grant to provide the proposed assistance. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Utilities Service |
| Description: | Funds may be used to: Evaluate current landfill conditions to determine threats to water resources in rural areas; provide technical assistance and/or training to enhance operator skills in the maintenance and operation of active landfills in rural areas; provide technical assistance and/or training to help associations reduce the solid waste stream; and provide technical assistance and/or training for operators of landfills in rural areas which are closed or will be closed in the near future with the development/implementation of closure plans, future land use plans, safety and maintenance planning, and closure scheduling within permit requirements. Grant funds may not be used to: Recruit pre-applications/applications for any loan and/or grant program including RUS Water and Waste Disposal Loan and/or Grant Program; duplication of current services, replacement or substitution of support previously provided such as those performed by an association’s consultant in developing a project; fund political activities; pay for capital assets, the purchase of real estate or vehicles, improve and renovate office space, or repair and maintain privately-owned property; pay for construction or operation and maintenance costs of water and waste facilities; and pay costs incurred prior to the effective date of grants made under 7 CFR 1775. |
| Link to Additional Information: | government website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
LAVONDA PERNELL
Community Programs Specialist Phone 202-720-9635 Email:lavonda.pernell@wdc.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 309321 Other Supporting Documents-Application Guide -> Application Guide TAT_SWM Grants FY 2019 updated.pdf
Folder 309321 Other Supporting Documents-Regulation -> 1775%20finalrule.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | LAVONDA PERNELL Community Programs Specialist Phone 202-720-9635 Email: lavonda.pernell@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.762 | PKG00245340 | Oct 01, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
309321 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
309321 SF424B-1.1.pdf
309321 SF424A-1.0.pdf
309321 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
309321 AD_1047-1.0.pdf
309321 AD_1048-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
309321 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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