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901 Municipal Waste Planning Grant

Environmental ProtectionCloses Jun 30, 2027(252 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is a Pennsylvania state grant for counties, not businesses. It pays for preparing municipal waste management plans and related studies, siting work, mediation, and feasibility studies for waste processing, disposal or composting facilities. Small-business owners should not bother applying: only Pennsylvania counties are eligible, and no for-profit or small business may apply.

Best for
Pennsylvania county governments, County recycling and municipal waste planning programs, Counties funding waste facility feasibility studies or siting work
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Small businesses and sole proprietors, Nonprofit organizations
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Who can apply
State and local governments

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The listed deadline is June 30, 2027, but applications may be submitted at any time during the year and the grant cycle is continuous.
Who can apply for this grant?
Pennsylvania counties. The program serves county government recycling programs, and the applicant must meet with the appropriate DEP Regional Planning and Recycling Coordinator before applying.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only Pennsylvania counties may apply, and the program states that a for-profit business or small business may not apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The eligible applicant types are limited to Pennsylvania counties and municipalities; nonprofits are not accepted.

Summary

The Section 901 Planning Grants are available to all Pennsylvania counties for the cost of preparing municipal waste management plans; the cost of carrying out related studies, surveys, investigations, inquiries, research and analyses, including those related to siting; Environmental mediation; a...

About this grant

The Section 901 Planning Grants are available to all Pennsylvania counties for the cost of preparing municipal waste management plans; the cost of carrying out related studies, surveys, investigations, inquiries, research and analyses, including those related to siting; Environmental mediation; and feasibility studies and project development for municipal waste processing, disposal or composting facilities, except for facilities for the combustion of municipal waste that are not proposed to be operated for the recovery of energy. A county may not request or receive more than $75,000 per calendar year for planning nor exceed more than 80% of approved project costs. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. Prior to applying, the applicant must meet with the appropriate DEP Regional Planning and Recycling Coordinator to discuss the proposed project and the grant requirements.

Funding type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount Matching: 0.2 Grant cycle: Continuous Funding source: State Population served: County government recycling programs Deadline: 2027-06-30 Source: Pennsylvania's grant directory (pa.gov/grants), listed as accepting applications.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Eligible applicant types: Municipality

Who may apply: Pennsylvania Counties

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