New York State Contract Reporter #DEC01-MWRC-2026

Grant Program for Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling Services in New York State

This opportunity is a grant program from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to support municipal waste reduction and recycling projects. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Materials Management - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named, as this is a grant for local governments - Products/Services Requested: - Services supporting municipal waste reduction and recycling - Includes recycling coordination, public education, planning, and promotional activities - No specific products or part numbers are required - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Grants are available only to local government entities in New York State - Projects must have defined objectives and deliverables - Only one application per bidder is allowed - Projects must be completed within a one-year contract period - No MWBE, SDVOB, or DBE participation goals - Funding available: approximately $5,000,000 total, with individual awards from $10,000 to $2,000,000

Description

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is offering grants through the Environmental Protection Fund to local government entities for waste reduction and recycling projects. The program aims to assist municipalities in expanding or improving local waste reduction and recycling efforts. Eligible projects include costs related to recycling coordination, education, planning, and promotion to increase public awareness and participation in local recycling programs. The contract term is one year, and projects must be completed within the specified contract period from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027. The minimum grant amount is $10,000, and the maximum is $2,000,000.

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