Solid Waste Diversion Grant Program

    Funding agency
    Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
    Program name
    Division of Materials Management
    Status
    Open
    Description

    Grant program to help develop, implement, or enhance projects, programs, or activities aimed at increasing the diversion of solid waste from disposal. Eligible projects may include but are not limited to the following categories: organic waste diversion education, source reduction, upcycling of discarded materials, reuse and repair of discarded materials, and composting and digestion activities.

    Contact
    Mark King, mark.a.king@maine.gov, (207) 592-0455
    Total funding
    $16,500,000
    Max award
    $2,500,000
    Match required
    Yes
    Match description
    25% of the estimated total project costs
    Applications open
    Applications close
    Anticipated next round
    Future rounds
    Opens twice annually
    Eligible applicant description

    Program open to any Maine-based entity, including but not limited to Maine citizens, municipalities, regional organizations, businesses, retailers, schools, universities and other institutions.

    Eligibility requirements

    In accordance with 38 M.R.S. § 2201-B, the Maine Solid Waste Diversion Grant Program, the Department may disburse grants under the program to any Maine-based public or private entity demonstrating that a proposed program, project, initiative, or activity is, in the Department's determination, likely to increase the diversion of solid waste from disposal within a particular community, municipality, or region or the State.

    Geographic eligibility

    All regions of the State of Maine are eligible.

    Project type
    Climate Planning and Resilience
    Natural Resource and Environmental Stewardship
    Project subcategory
    Agriculture
    Disaster Preparedness
    Education
    Food Systems and Food Waste
    Municipal Equipment and Facilities
    Waste Management and Recycling
    Other (Climate Planning and Resilience)
    Project stage
    Planning
    Design
    Implementation
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    Last updated: April 8, 2026