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Reduce, Reuse, Recycling Education and Outreach Grants
Agency NameEnvironmental Protection Agency
Funding Amount$75,000,000.00
Bureau Name
State and Tribal Assistance Grants
Funding Mechanism
Cooperative Agreements and/or Grants
New?
Yes
Funding Mechanism
Cooperative Agreements and/or Grants
Funding Amount Notes
Period of Availability
Available until expended
Recipients
States, a Unit of Local Government, Tribal Governments (Federally recognized), A Native Hawaiian Organization, The Department of Hawaiian Homelands, The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, A Non-Profit Organization, Or A Public-Private Partnership
Program Description
Communities across the country are burdened by pollution impacts from inefficient waste management systems. This historic investment will transform public education and outreach regarding how to reduce, reuse, and recycle right.
Eligible Uses
To award grants focused on improving material recycling, recovery, management, and reduction. To improve the effectiveness of residential and community recycling programs through public education and outreach. Funded projects should inform the public about residential or community recycling programs, provide information about the recycled materials that are accepted, increase collection rates and decrease contamination.
Statutory Location
70402
Federal Cost Share Requirement
No non-Federal cost share required