Waste Diversion Grants Program - Combined Round I and II (ME)

The Waste Diversion Grants Program in Maine aims to enhance the diversion of organic waste from disposal through innovative programs and initiatives. The Department of Environmental Protection invites proposals from eligible entities to improve organics management, aligning with Maine's goal of reducing waste disposal per capita by 5% every five years. Grant funding supports local and regional efforts to minimize waste generation and promote the recovery of discarded materials, contributing to a more sustainable environment.

Waste Diversion Grants Program - Combined Round I and II (ME)
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is seeking proposals to assist in the development, implementation, or improvement of programs, projects, initiatives, or activities designed to increase the diversion of organic waste from disposal as defined in this Request for Proposals (RFP) document. This document provides instructions for submitting proposals, the procedure, and criteria by which the awarded applicant will be selected, and the contractual terms which will govern the relationship between the State of Maine (State) and the awarded applicant.
In accordance with 38 MRSA §2201-B, the Maine Solid Waste Diversion Grant Program, the Department is making grant funding available to eligible Maine-based public and private entities to assist in the development, implementation or improvement of organics management programs, initiatives or activities designed to increase the diversion of these materials from solid waste disposal, including waste reduction activities. Maine law (38 MRSA §2132.1-B) sets a goal of reducing the amount of waste disposed per capita by 5% every five (5) years. Progress toward this goal can be achieved by implementing innovative and proven local, regional, and statewide initiatives aimed at reducing the generation of solid waste, and at increasing the recovery and utilization of discarded materials including organics.