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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Schools
  • Municipalities

Geography

  • Community-based organizations (CBOs)

Other requirements

  • Recycling companies

Overview

Geographic Scope: Local recipients (specific geographic area not detailed)

Eligible Recipients:

  • Recycling companies
  • Community-based organizations (CBOs)
  • Schools
  • Municipalities

Focus Areas & Supported Activities:

  • Demonstration programs on critical recovery/recycling initiatives and energy efficiency improvements related to climate effects
  • Pilot program initiatives to modernize integrated solid waste management systems (ISWM) and recycling
  • Municipal or community-based composting initiatives, including both mixed waste and source-separated organics
  • Pilot composting and awareness-raising activities for schools
  • Upgrades to recycling companies, including:
    • Improved facility equipment
    • Technical skills trainings
    • Energy-efficient and GHG mitigation technologies
    • Equipment for public source separation programs and composting
  • Waste management and recycling campaigns and activities implemented by CBOs and schools

Program Objectives:

  • Promote technological advancement in the areas of solid waste management and recycling
  • Ensure local ownership and sustainability of program results

Contact Information: wmtr@icma.org

How to Apply

Application Process

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  • Specific application procedures, required materials, and submission formats were not detailed in the available information
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What International Citycounty Management Association actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
28
Total given
$1.62M
Median grant
$24K
Range
$6,933–$302K
  • By dollars: District of Columbia 41%, Massachusetts 20%, Arizona 13%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Waltham, MA; Flagstaff, AZ.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 79% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • The Cadmus Group LLC · Waltham, MA

    Implement solsmart and windwise to reduce local barriers to solar

    $302K

  • National Forum for Black Public Administrators · Washington, DC

    Center of excellence supporting minority communities on sustainability

    $225K

  • National League of Cities · Washington, DC

    Solsmart 2.0 assistance to streamline residential solar adoption

    $187K

  • Northern Arizona University Institute for Tribal Environmental Professiona · Flagstaff, AZ

    Implementation of technical assistance centers for tribal communities

    $183K

  • Urban Sustainability Directors Network · Washington, DC

    Grant alignment, coordination, and outreach for local communities

    $141K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →
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