Solid Waste Recycling Enhancement Act (REA) Higher Education Research Grant Program

This funding opportunity seeks to fund projects that support the objectives of the Recycling Enhancement Act. Eligible projects cover one or more of recycling demonstrations, research, or education, including professional training areas. Proposals may be designed to enhance existing resources, tools, or methodologies or create new resources pursuant to the Recycling Enhancement Act. Approximately $1,000,000 of REA recycling tax funds have been allocated for this funding opportunity. Please note that the amount will vary each application year. Awardees and grant amounts will be selected based on the proposal, selection criteria, and funds available to the department. The Department reserves the right to only award a portion of the allocated funds or apportion funds among the project areas at the Department’s discretion.