# Solid Waste Management Grant Program (SWMFY27)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SWMFY27 |
| Title | Solid Waste Management Grant Program |
| Agency | Rural Utilities Service |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-10-01 |
| Close date | 2026-12-31 |
| Award ceiling | $1,000,000 |
| Award floor | n/a |
| Estimated total funding | $4,000,000 |
| Funding category | Community Development |
| Eligible applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Eligibility notes | An organization is eligible to receive a SWM grant if it: a) is a private, non-profit organization that has tax-exempt status from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). A nonprofit organization is defined as any corporation, trust, association, cooperative, or other organization that:(i) Is operated primarily for scientific, education, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public inte |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 10.762 |
| Summary | Funds may be used to: (a) Provide technical assistance and/or training to reduce the solid waste stream through reduction, recycling, and reuse. (b) Provide training to enhance operator skills in maintaining and operating active landfills. (c) Provide technical assistance and/or training for operators of landfills 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. (d) Evaluate current landfill conditions to determine the threats to water resources. (e) Pay the expenses associated with providing the technical assistance and/or trai |
| Agency contact | water-rd@usda.gov |

## Why this score
- 56 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.
- Award ceiling of $1,000,000 suits small organizations.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364018). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:06.385Z.
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