State grantTennessee
Recycling Equipment Grant
Offered by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Found automatically on tn.gov/environment/about-tdec/grants/materials-management/recycling-equipment.html. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- Tennessee counties, cities, solid waste authorities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit recycling organizations.
- How much
- Up to $250,000Two allocations: rural counties/municipalities with population ≤50,000: total $500,000, max award $125,000 per applicant; suburban/urban counties/municipalities with population ≥50,001: total $1,000,000, max award $250,000 per applicant. Local match of 10-50% required.
- By when
- Between roundsRecurring program. Next round not posted yet.No application deadline or open date is stated on the page. The page indicates applications are accepted via the TDEC Online Grants System, but no specific cycle dates are provided.
Checked Oct 26, 2026
About this grant
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) offers the Recycling Equipment Grant to fund key recycling equipment such as carts, containers, compactors, balers, glass crushers, densifiers, sorting systems, and forklifts. Eligible applicants include Tennessee counties, cities, solid waste authorities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit recycling organizations. The program has two competitive funding allocations based on population size, with maximum awards of $125,000 or $250,000 and a required local match of 10-50%.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Eligible applicants: Tennessee counties, cities, solid waste authorities, and organizations determined to be tax-exempt nonprofit recycling organizations designated as 501(c)(3) by the IRS. Counties eligible for a recycling rebate (Davidson, Hamilton, Knox, Rutherford, and Shelby for FY 2025-26) are not eligible for the Recycling Equipment Grant; municipalities within those counties may choose either the grant or the rebate. Applicants previously awarded a Recycling Equipment Grant in the last two years with open contract balances or who failed to meet obligations are ineligible. Projects must not cause direct competition with existing private enterprises.
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