Solid Waste Management Grants

 

To reduce or eliminate pollution of water resources and improve planning and management of solid waste disposal facilities in rural areas.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
10.762
Federal Agency/Office
Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended, Section 310B, Public Law 101-624, 7 U.S.C. 1932.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Entities eligible for grants are nonprofit organizations, including: Private, nonprofit organizations that have been granted tax exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS); and public bodies including local governmental-based multijurisdictional organizations. Applicants must have the proven ability, background, experience, legal authority, and actual capacity to provide technical assistance and/or training on a regional basis to eligible beneficiaries.
Beneficiary Eligibility
The entities that receive assistance are: (1) municipalities, counties, districts, authorities, and other political subdivisions of a State; (2) organizations operated on a not-for-profit basis, such as associations, cooperatives, and private nonprofit corporations; (3) and, Indian tribes on Federal and State reservations and other federally recognized Indian tribes.
Credentials/Documentation
Evidence of legal capacity, economic feasibility, and ability to deliver technical assistance and/or training. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program.. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular A-122. The Water and Environmental Programs of the USDA Rural Utilities Service administers the program. Applications include the criteria specified within 7 CFR 1775. This includes, but is not limited to, the requirement to submit an application Form SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance, to the National Office in Washington, DC.
Award Procedure
The Water and Environmental Programs staff in Washington, DC, will review and process the application. Following completion of application processing requirements and grant approval, funds are made available to the applicant on a reimbursement basis.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Dependent upon funding availability and the completeness of the application. From 60 to 120 days following the submission deadline.
Appeals
An application determined ineligible may request a review of this decision with the National Appeals Division of USDA in accordance with USDA regulations at 7 CFR 11.
Renewals
Not applicable.
How are proposals selected?
Grant funds will be directed to those applicants who; (1) Have demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance on a regional basis to rural communities; (2) propose to assist small, low income communities; (3) propose to serve multi-State, regional or nationwide areas; (4) the extent to which the proposed project is cost effective; and (5) meet the objectives of RUS Water and Waste Disposal Program.
How may assistance be used?
Funds may be used to: Evaluate current landfill conditions to determine threats to water resources in rural areas; provide technical assistance and/or training to enhance operator skills in the maintenance and operation of active landfills in rural areas; provide technical assistance and/or training to help associations reduce the solid waste stream; and provide technical assistance and/or training for operators of landfills in rural areas which are closed or will be closed in the near future with the development/implementation of closure plans, future land use plans, safety and maintenance planning, and closure scheduling within permit requirements. Grant funds may not be used to: Recruit applications/applications for any loan and/or grant program including RUS Water and Waste Disposal Loan and/or Grant Program; duplication of current services, replacement or substitution of support previously provided such as those performed by an association's consultant in developing a project; fund political activities; pay for capital assets, the purchase of real estate or vehicles, improve and renovate office space, or repair and maintain privately-owned property; pay for construction or operation and maintenance costs of water and waste facilities; and pay costs incurred prior to the effective date of grants made under this subpart.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Not applicable.
Auditing
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200re, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements, Subpart F, Audit Requirements (Revised, December 26, 2013) nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Subpart F. Annual audit or Management Report .
Records
Records and accounts are required to reflect the project operations.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
A time limitation is not specified, however, priority will be given to applicants whose time frame for completion of the grant project is 12 months or less. Upon request
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. Consult local telephone directory under United States Government, Department of Agriculture, for Rural Development office number. If no listing, get in touch with the appropriate RD State Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Charles Stephens
Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250 US
charlesd.stephens@usda.gov
Phone: (202) 619-8500
Website Address
http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/all-programs/water-environmental-programs
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-1980-0-1-452
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 22$4,685,648.00; FY 23 est $4,140,409.00; FY 24 est $4,000,000.00; FY 21$4,024,059.00; FY 20$4,000,000.00; FY 19$4,075,773.00; FY 18$4,202,873.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$33,300 to $833,300 Average: $167,345
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
7 CFR 1775
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 



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