Opportunity Information: Apply for SWMFY2015
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- The Utilities Programs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SWM Grant Program 2015" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.762 Solid Waste Management Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 30, 2014 and posted on Oct 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 31, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- An organization is eligible to receive a SWM grant if it a. Is a private, non profit organization that has tax exempt status from the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) b. Is a Public body c. Is a federally acknowledged or State recognized Native American tribe or group d. Is an Academic institution e. Is legally established and located within one of the following a state within the United States the District of Columbia the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico a United States territory f. Has the legal capacity and authority to carry out the grant purpose g. Has a proven record of successfully providing technical assistance and/or training to rural areas h. Has capitalization acceptable to the Agency, and is composed of at least 51 percent of the outstanding interest or membership being citizens of the United States or individuals who reside in the United States after being legally admitted for permanent residence i. Has no delinquent debt to the Federal Government or no outstanding judgments to repay a Federal debt j. Demonstrates that it possesses the financial, technical, and managerial capability to comply with Federal and State laws and requirements. k. Contracts with a nonaffiliated organization for not more than 49 percent of the grant to provide the proposed assistance.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Solid Waste Management (SWM) Grant Program 2015 (Funding Opportunity Number SWMFY2015, CFDA 10.762) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity under the Utilities Programs designed to improve how solid waste is managed in rural areas, with a strong focus on protecting water resources. The program is built around the idea that many rural communities need practical, on-the-ground help rather than new infrastructure dollars, so the funding is aimed at providing free technical assistance and training delivered by qualified grant recipients. The overall purpose is to reduce or eliminate pollution risks to water resources in rural communities and to strengthen the planning and management of rural solid waste sites, especially landfills that may pose environmental threats if not properly operated or closed.
Grant funds can be used for several types of assistance activities tied directly to landfill management and waste reduction. Supported work includes evaluating current landfill conditions to identify threats to water resources, which can involve technical assessments and guidance on risk areas. Funding can also support technical assistance and training to improve landfill operator skills for the safe maintenance and operation of active rural landfills. In addition, the program allows training and assistance intended to help organizations and associations reduce the overall solid waste stream, which typically involves better practices in waste minimization, diversion, recycling planning, or operational improvements that keep waste out of landfills. Another major eligible use is helping operators of rural landfills that are already closed or expected to close soon. For those sites, funds can support the development and implementation of closure plans, future land use plans, safety and maintenance planning, and closure scheduling that aligns with permit requirements. In other words, the program supports the technical and planning side of responsible landfill operation and closure, not the physical construction work itself.
The program also draws clear boundaries around what it will not fund. SWM grant money cannot be used to recruit or prepare preapplications or applications for other loan or grant programs, including the RUS Water and Waste Disposal Loan and/or Grant Program. It also cannot be used for duplicating services that are already being provided, or to replace support that was previously paid for by other means (for example, substituting for an association consultant who was already performing similar project development work). Political activities are not allowed. The grant cannot pay for capital assets such as real estate or vehicles, nor can it be used for office improvements or renovations, or for repairing and maintaining privately owned property. Construction is explicitly out of scope, and the funds cannot cover operation and maintenance costs for water and waste facilities. Finally, costs incurred before the grant effective date are not eligible, which matters for budgeting because planning work must occur within the grant period to be reimbursable.
In terms of scale and timing, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $3.4 million and anticipated about 30 awards. The posted date was October 1, 2014, with an application closing date of December 31, 2014, and an archive date of January 30, 2015. No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated, which generally lowers the barrier for eligible applicants that may not have significant non-federal funds available.
Eligibility is broad but structured around organizational capacity and a track record of rural technical assistance. Eligible applicants include private nonprofit organizations with IRS tax-exempt status, public bodies, federally acknowledged or state recognized Native American tribes or groups, and academic institutions. Applicants must be legally established and located in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory, and they must have the legal authority to carry out the grant purpose. The agency expects applicants to have a proven record of successfully providing technical assistance and/or training in rural areas, along with acceptable capitalization and majority U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident membership/interest (at least 51%). Applicants also must not have delinquent federal debt or outstanding judgments to repay federal debt, and they must demonstrate the financial, technical, and managerial capability to comply with federal and state requirements. The program allows contracting out a portion of the work, but requires that no more than 49% of the grant be contracted to a nonaffiliated organization, keeping primary responsibility with the grantee.
For assistance with the announcement, the listed contact was LaVonda Pernell, Community Program Specialist, at 202-720-9635, and the opportunity referenced an SWM website page for additional information.
Solid Waste Management (SWM) Grant Program 2015 (SWMFY2015, CFDA 10.762) - FAQs
What is the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Grant Program 2015?
The Solid Waste Management (SWM) Grant Program 2015 (Funding Opportunity Number SWMFY2015, CFDA 10.762) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity under the Utilities Programs. Its purpose is to improve how solid waste is managed in rural areas, with a strong emphasis on protecting water resources.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The overall goal is to reduce or eliminate pollution risks to water resources in rural communities by strengthening the planning and management of rural solid waste sites, particularly landfills that could pose environmental threats if not properly operated or closed.
Is this program intended to fund construction or new infrastructure?
No. The program is designed around providing practical, on-the-ground technical assistance and training rather than funding new infrastructure. Construction is explicitly not allowed under this grant.
What types of activities can grant funds be used for?
Grant funds may be used to provide free technical assistance and training tied directly to landfill management and waste reduction. Eligible activities include:
- Evaluating current landfill conditions to identify threats to water resources (including technical assessments and guidance on risk areas).
- Technical assistance and training to improve landfill operator skills for safe maintenance and operation of active rural landfills.
- Training and assistance to help organizations and associations reduce the solid waste stream (such as waste minimization, diversion, recycling planning, or operational improvements that keep waste out of landfills).
- Assistance for landfills that are already closed or expected to close soon, including closure planning and related implementation support.
What kinds of closure-related work are eligible for rural landfills that are closing or already closed?
For rural landfills that are closed or expected to close soon, funds can support the development and implementation of:
- Closure plans
- Future land use plans
- Safety and maintenance planning
- Closure scheduling that aligns with permit requirements
Does the program support waste reduction and recycling-related assistance?
Yes. The program allows training and assistance intended to help organizations and associations reduce the overall solid waste stream, which can include waste minimization, diversion, recycling planning, and operational improvements that reduce landfill disposal.
What activities are explicitly not allowed under this grant?
The funding opportunity describes several clear restrictions. SWM grant funds cannot be used for:
- Recruiting or preparing preapplications or applications for other loan or grant programs (including the RUS Water and Waste Disposal Loan and/or Grant Program).
- Duplicating services that are already being provided.
- Replacing support previously paid for by other means (for example, substituting for an association consultant who was already performing similar project development work).
- Political activities.
- Capital assets such as real estate or vehicles.
- Office improvements or renovations.
- Repairing and maintaining privately owned property.
- Construction.
- Operation and maintenance costs for water and waste facilities.
- Any costs incurred before the grant effective date.
Can the grant be used to buy land, buildings, vehicles, or other capital assets?
No. The announcement states the grant cannot pay for capital assets such as real estate or vehicles.
Can the grant pay for office renovations or improvements?
No. Office improvements or renovations are not allowable uses of grant funds under this program.
Can the grant be used to repair or maintain privately owned property?
No. The program does not allow repairing or maintaining privately owned property using grant funds.
Are operation and maintenance (O&M) costs for facilities eligible?
No. The funds cannot cover operation and maintenance costs for water and waste facilities.
Are costs incurred before the grant effective date eligible?
No. The opportunity states that costs incurred before the grant effective date are not eligible.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The funding opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $3.4 million.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated about 30 awards.
What were the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity listed the following dates:
- Posted date: October 1, 2014
- Application closing date: December 31, 2014
- Archive date: January 30, 2015
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated in the information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Private nonprofit organizations with IRS tax-exempt status
- Public bodies
- Federally acknowledged or state recognized Native American tribes or groups
- Academic institutions
Where must applicants be located?
Applicants must be legally established and located in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
What organizational qualifications or capabilities are expected of applicants?
The agency expects applicants to meet several capacity-related expectations, including:
- Legal authority to carry out the grant purpose
- A proven record of successfully providing technical assistance and/or training in rural areas
- Acceptable capitalization
- Financial, technical, and managerial capability to comply with federal and state requirements
Is there a citizenship or residency ownership/membership requirement?
Yes. The information provided indicates applicants are expected to have majority U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident membership/interest of at least 51%.
Are there federal debt restrictions for applicants?
Yes. Applicants must not have delinquent federal debt or outstanding judgments to repay federal debt.
Can a grantee contract out work under this program?
Yes. Contracting out a portion of the work is allowed, but no more than 49% of the grant may be contracted to a nonaffiliated organization. This requirement is intended to ensure the primary responsibility remains with the grantee.
Does this program fund efforts to write applications for other grants or loans?
No. The opportunity states SWM grant funds cannot be used to recruit or prepare preapplications or applications for other loan or grant programs, including the RUS Water and Waste Disposal Loan and/or Grant Program.
Can the funded work duplicate services already being provided?
No. The program does not allow duplicating services that are already being provided, and it also does not allow replacing support that was previously paid for by other means.
Who is the contact person for questions about this opportunity?
The listed contact was LaVonda Pernell, Community Program Specialist, at 202-720-9635.
Is there a referenced website for additional information?
Yes. The opportunity referenced an SWM website page for additional information (a specific URL was not included in the provided details).
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