Funding-Solid Waste
Management Grant; December 31,
2011
Agency
Name
USDA
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:
RDUP-SWMGRANT-100111-FY12
Due Date:
Dec 31, 2011
Link to Full
Announcement
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/UWP-solidwastemanagement.htm
Contact
Information
LaVonda Pernell
Loan Specialist
Phone
202-720-9635