DEQ awards project grants on a yearly basis for any project that reduces waste generation, promotes reuse, or recovers solid waste through recycling, composting or anaerobic digestion. These might include changing processes or materials to prevent waste, creating reuse infrastructure, processing and other waste prevention, recycling, composting and waste recovery initiatives.
2018 grant update
DEQ’s Materials Management Program has awarded $600,000 in grant funding to 16 local governments and nonprofits after the most competitive application process in the grant program’s history. The funding covers projects that promote the prevention, recovery or reuse of solid wastes and is spread over nine counties.
Information for 2018 grantees
Upcoming grant opportunities
DEQ has not announced dates for the 2019 grant round. Check back at a later date for more information or sign up to receive program updates.
Regional contacts for ongoing grantees
Cathie Rhoades4026 Fairview Industrial Drive SE Salem, OR 97302 503-378-5089 Cathy Brown 165 East Seventh St., Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401 541-687-7325 Eric Clanton800 SE Emigrant Street, Suite 330, Pendleton, OR 97801 541-278-4612 Matt Slafkosky400 E Scenic Drive, Suite 307 The Dalles, OR 97058 541-298-7255 Ext. 236 Daniel Hough 700 NE Multnomah St., Suite 600 Portland, OR 97201-4987 503-229-5478 |
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