Household Hazardous Waste State Assistance Program

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is pleased to announce funding for Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Disposal projects.

a) Funding

Approximately $3,500,000 is available annually for the Household Hazardous Waste State Assistance Program. Funding for this grant opportunity is provided from the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF).

b) Proposed Project Timeframes

All projects must have defined objectives, tasks, and deliverables accounted for in performance measures that can be completed and invoiced within the contract period/term of January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024. Costs outside of this contract period/term are ineligible. The Master Contract for Grants (MCG) must be fully approved by DEC, and if applicable approved by the Attorney General and the State Comptroller. Time extensions beyond the contract term end date cannot be allowed. Applicants should not submit an application if their project was not within the specified contract term.

c) Minimum and Maximum Award Amounts

The maximum grant amount per applicant is $2,000,000.

d) Bid Limit/Award limit

Applicants may submit up to one application.

e) Eligible Project Locations

Eligible projects for grant funding must be located within New York State.