Request for Proposals

Maine Department of Environmental Protection

2026 Solid Waste Diversion Grant Program, Round II
RFP# 202608132

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 through Vendor Self Service (VSS).

Proposals must be submitted to the Office of State Procurement Services, via VSS. Proposal submissions must be received no later than October 2, 2026, 4:00 p.m., local time, on, 2026. Proposals will be opened the following business day.

DEP Contact: Lindsay Caron