Maine DEP schedules virtual informational meeting in advance of the second round of Waste Diversion grants for 2023

July 25, 2023

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection will be hosting a virtual (online) meeting to inform and educate potential bidders about the Waste Diversion Grants Program and how to apply for funds through the program's application process.

During this two-hour session, the following topics will be discussed: eligibility requirements, funding priorities, general application process, making your project stand out and common pitfalls to avoid when applying. A question and answer session will follow a brief presentation. However, for those unable to attend, the meeting will be recorded and a link will be made available for later view and can be found on the Departments Waste Diversion Grants Program page. The Department strongly encourages all potential applicants to attend the meeting or review the recording prior to submitting an application.

When: Thursday, August 3, 2023, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Where: Virtual via Microsoft Teams

To register, follow this link: Introduction to Maine's Waste Diversion Grant Program Meeting

The Department expects to release the second round RFP in the final week of August 2023. General information about the Waste Diversion Grants Program may be found here:https://www.maine.gov/dep/sustainability/compost/grant.html

For additional information, contact: David R. Madore, Deputy Commissioner david.madore@maine.gov