Sources of Possible Funding
for Solid Waste Management Programs
Oklahoma Recycling Equipment Grants
Capital Funding Assistance Grants
USDA Community Facility Grants Program
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Environmental Education Grants
Capital Funding Assistance Grants
State of Oklahoma - Revenues from Solid Waste Landfill Tipping Fees
To create revenue to support a variety of state solid waste management programs, the state of Oklahoma collects $1.25 on every ton of solid waste disposed at permitted landfills. Part of these funds are directed into grant programs intended to provide local assistance for specific solid waste management needs.
The Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma (ACCO) administers grants using a portion of the state's solid waste revenues for projects to implement county solid waste plans. Maximum annual grants to individual recipient counties are generally capped at $20,000.
Also a portion of these revenues has been set aside to fund the State Recycling Initiative. These funds may support up to 25% of the cost of recycling related equipment. Some precedent exists for the use of these monies over a multi-year period to assist with lease costs for larger pieces of equipment.
Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) Grants
The Oklahoma legislature appropriates funding for small, rural communities with populations under 7,000 called the Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP). According to state legislation, the funds related to economic development and transportation projects are distributed through the 11 councils of governments in the state.
Additional information on this
grant program is available by contacting the following substate planning districts:
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Eastern Oklahoma Development District 1012 North 38th Street Muskogee, OK 74402 Phone: 918-682-7891 |
Grand Gateway Economic Development Association P.O. Drawer B Big Cabin, OK 74332 Phone: 918-783-5793 |
USDA Community Facilities
Grant Program
USDA Community Programs provides grants to assist in the development of essential community facilities in rural areas and towns of up to 20,000 in population. Grants are authorized on a graduated scale. Applicants located in small communities with low populations and low incomes will receive a higher percentage of grants.
Grants are available to public entities such as municipalities, counties, and special-purpose districts, as well as non profit corporations and tribal governments. Grant funds can be used to construct, enlarge, or improve community facilities for health care, public safety, and community and public services.
In addition, applicants must have the legal authority necessary for construction, operation, and maintenance of the proposed facility and also be unable to obtain needed funds from commercial sources at reasonable rates and terms.
Additional information on this grant program is available at the United States Department of Agriculture web site.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Office of Community Development administers the CDBG grants. According to their web site the "...funds improve communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities. Low and moderate income persons are targeted for CDBG activities..."
Waste related projects are a major funding element of this program. Additional information on this grant program is available at Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Environmental Education Grants
Several kinds of small grants for specific environmental education projects in Oklahoma are available and relatively easy to apply for. For more information:
1. Go to Education on this website, or
2. Contact our Education Coordinator, Kay Frank, at educator@swino.org or call U.S. 1-888-452-0116,
3. Visit the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality web site.