September 17, 2021
BOISE —The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking project proposals that enhance or support innovative waste reduction or prevention.
A total of $220,000 will be made available to support selected projects for two years, starting January 1, 2022.
The funding is made possible through a grant from the U.S. Protection Agency’s Sustainable Materials Management Program, which promotes using and reusing materials more productively over their entire lifecycle.
Previously, Sustainable Materials Management grant funds have supported projects that increase the recycling and reuse rate of construction and demolition waste, reduce food waste, increase rural recycling rates, and encourage yard waste composting. Particular emphasis for this grant will be placed on projects that seek to reuse materials or divert them from the landfill while demonstrating long term financial sustainability.
More information on eligibility, project descriptions, and proposal submissions may be found on DEQ’s Vendor Opportunities page.
Staff Contact
Ben Jarvis
Pollution Prevention & Continuous Improvement Lead
Ben.Jarvis@deq.idaho.gov