For Immediate Release

AUGUSTA, August 8, 2024 ? The deadline for submitting proposals for the second round of the 2024 Waste Diversion Grants Program has been extended by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection from August 8 to August 22, 2024.

Applications are encouraged from all interested municipalities, regional associations, and Maine businesses. The Department expects to grant a total of approximately $125,000, with awards for accepted proposals ranging from $1,000 and $40,000, with preference given to proposals that:

• Take advantage of regional economies of scale,
• Increase organics management and recycling infrastructure in underserved areas of the state,
• Promote waste reduction through reuse, repair and sharing economy initiatives and programs,
• Address a statewide need, and/or
• Expand the types of materials managed through composting and recycling.

In accordance with 38 MRSA ? 2201-B. Maine Solid Waste Diversion Grant Program, the Department shall give highest priority in the awarding of funds under this section to programs, projects, initiatives, or activities proposed by municipal or regional association applicants.

Application details and copies of the RFP #202406116? are available online at 2024 Waste Diversion Grants Program, Round II | Division of Procurement Services (maine.gov)