Request for Proposals

Maine Department of Environmental Protection

2025 Waste Diversion Grants Program, Combined Round I and II
RFP# 202505067

The State of Maine is seeking proposals for the development, implementation or improvement of programs, projects, initiatives, or activities designed to increase the diversion of solid waste from disposal. Eligible projects may include but are not limited to the following categories: solid waste diversion education, source reduction, upcycling of discarded materials, donations of food or other materials, repair and reuse projects, recycling, composting and digestion. Projects that contain any references to disposal practices (landfilling or waste to energy incineration) are strongly discouraged and will be deemed ineligible from consideration.

A copy of the RFP and all related documents can be obtained at: https://www.maine.gov/dafs/bbm/procurementservices/vendors/rfps

When preparing your proposal, please refer to the Waste Diversion Grant Checklist ensure that your application is complete before submitting (this will help avoid possible disqualification).

Proposals must be submitted to the Office of State Procurement Services, via e-mail, at: Proposals@maine.gov. Proposal submissions must be received no later than 11:59 p.m., local time, on June 13, 2025. Proposals will be opened the following business day.

DEP Contact: Mark King