Funding-USDA- Solid
Waste Management Grant Program FY16; December 31, 2015
Agency
Department
of Agriculture
Utilities Programs
Description
Funds
may be used to: Evaluate current landfill conditions to determine threats to
water resources in rural areas; provide technical assistance and/or training to
enhance operator skills in the maintenance and operation of active landfills in
rural areas; provide technical assistance and/or training to help associations
reduce the solid waste stream; and provide technical assistance and/or training
for operators of landfills in rural areas which are closed or will be closed in
the near future with the development/implementation of closure plans, future
land use plans, safety and maintenance planning, and closure scheduling within
permit requirements. Grant funds may not be used to: Recruit preapplications/applications for any loan and/or grant
program including RUS Water and Waste Disposal Loan and/or Grant Program;
duplication of current services, replacement or substitution of support
previously provided such as those performed by an association's consultant in
developing a project; fund political activities; pay for capital assets, the
purchase of real estate or vehicles, improve and renovate office space, or
repair and maintain privately-owned property; pay for construction or operation
and maintenance costs of water and waste facilities; and pay costs incurred
prior to the effective date of grants made under this subpart.
Announcement
Number:
SWMFY16
Closing
Date:
Dec
31, 2015
Link
to Full Announcement
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=279357
Contact
Information
LaVonda Pernell
202-720-9635