EPD SWTF Grant Funding Cycles to Open this Month

The application window for two grant tracks under the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division’s (EPD) Solid Waste Trust Fund (SWTF) Grant Program is now open. 

Applications for the FY27 Recycling and Waste Diversion (RWD) and Tire Products (Tire) grants will be accepted online through the SWTF Grant Program Administration Portal until Wednesday, Sept. 30. The RWD Grant supports a wide range of projects, including recycling and waste diversion infrastructure, hub and spoke development, hard-to-recycle materials, recovery of additional materials, waste reduction, and innovation. Click here to access the RWD Grant Portal.

The Tire Grant is for projects that incorporate scrap tire-derived products into paving, trail, and playground surfaces or that identify innovative uses for these products through research. The Tire Grant Portal can be accessed here.

EPD will hos two workshops in September to outline the grants, eligibility criteria, and the application process. Click one of the links below to register for the meeting of your choice.

September 14 Workshop | September 28 Workshop

Deadline Extended for DCA Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program

The deadline to apply for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program has been extended to Monday, Oct. 5. The CDBG-DR Program works to rebuild areas affected by disaster through grants for unmet housing needs, infrastructure, and business needs. $50,000,000 has been allocated for communities still in need of infrastructure improvements following the 2023-2024 hurricanes. Eligible counties are encouraged to apply for assistance.

Click here to learn more. 

Several DNR Opportunities Funding Opportunites Available

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for three grant programs to aid counties preserving, restoring, and supporting outdoor spaces. More information on each program along with the application deadlines is below. All questions should be directed to DNR Program Coordinator Rayne Gaston at rayne.gaston1@dnr.ga.gov or 404.290.7958.

The Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP) is a grant and loan program administered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and authorized by the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act. GOSP program funds will be disbursed for the purpose of providing stewardship to state parks; state lands and wildlife management areas; to support local parks and trails; and to protect critical conservation lands. Pre-applications are due by Friday, Oct. 16. Click here to learn more. 

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant program is a federal program authorized by Congress for the purpose assisting states and local governments with funds to acquire lands and develop and renovate outdoor recreation facilities. More than $19 million is available to local governments in good standing with LWCF during this cycle. Pre-applications are due by Friday, Oct. 2. Click here to learn more. 

The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program is a nationwide program that provides new or significantly improved recreation opportunities in urban, disadvantaged communities lacking access to walkable outdoor recreation consistent with the purposes and requirements of the LWCF Act and LWCF Manual. Submissions will be evaluated by DNR staff and those that meet the required elements and eligibility requirements will be forwarded to that National Park Service (NPS) to compete in the national competition. Applications must be submitted via email to rayne.gaston1@dnr.ga.gov by Friday, Sept. 4.

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