FY27 WV Recycling Assistance Grant Program

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Background The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is issuing the Recycling Assistance Grant Program for the 2027 grant cycle, which runs from January 1, 2027, to February 29, 2028. The program aims to assist local governments and other interested parties in planning, initiating, expanding, or upgrading recycling and source reduction programs. This initiative is part of the Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and responsible waste management. Work Details The Recycling Assistance Grant Program provides grants for various purposes including: 1. Initiating, expanding, or upgrading recycling programs and source reduction efforts. 2. Public education programs that promote recycling and source reduction. 3. Recycling market procurement efforts. Types of grants available include: - Local Government Recycling Feasibility Study and Planning Grant: For researching community recycling program feasibility. - Recycling Program Assistance Grant: For initiating or upgrading recycling programs with an emphasis on integrating source reduction. Eligible applicants include local governments, private businesses, non-profits, and educational institutions. Priority is given to those required to recycle by local ordinances or state law. Period of Performance The grant period lasts fourteen months from January 1 to the last day in February of the following year. Place of Performance Grants will be awarded to applicants located within West Virginia. Bidder Requirements Applicants must comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. They must also register with the WV DEP Solid Waste Permitting Unit if involved in recycling activities. Specific requirements include: - Submission of financial statements or tax returns for two years prior to application. - Compliance with equal employment opportunity regulations. - Applicants must not have any delinquent reports from previous grants.