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    Recycling programs are financed by a $2-per-ton recycling fee on all waste (except ash) disposed of in landfills or processed by resource recovery facilities in Pennsylvania. Besides grants for local recycling, planning, and environmental protection programs, funding subsidizes state programs for recycling market development, public education, technical assistance, and grants administration.

    The Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant is a reimbursable grant for equipment to help registered nonprofit organizations operating in PA to reduce the amount of fresh and processed foodstuffs entering the waste stream. ​

    Application Submission Dates - Grant Currently Open

    Opens - October 12, 2024

    Closes - February 28, 2025​ - 11:59 p.m.

    ​Electronic Single Application Instructions and Website

    • ​The Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant application must be submitted through the Single Application for Assistance (pa.gov). Paper and faxed copies will not be accepted. 
    • For questions regarding how to complete the on-line application, please call the Enterprise eGrants Customer Service Center at 1-833-448-0647 or by email at egrantshelp@pa.gov. They are open 8:00 am-6:00 pm EST Monday thru Friday.

    Instructions for completing the on-line application.​

    Pre-application Requirements

    • ​Pre-application conferences with DEP Regional Recycling Program Contacts are required. Please contact your DEP Regional Recycling Coordinator to schedule your conference.
    • Pre-Application Document (English | Spanish) – This document is required to be completed and uploaded with your electronic grant application submission. This document is required to be completed prior to meeting with your DEP Regional Recycling Coordinator for your pre-application conference.

    Executive Order 2021-06 – Worker Protection and Investment Notice  
    Applicants will need to complete and upload the Worker Protection Form if they will be receiving $10,000 or more. This form must be uploaded with your electronic grant submission.

    Environmental Justice

    • Environmental Justice means the just treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of income, wealth, race, color, national origin, area of residence, Tribal affiliation, or disability, in agency decision-making and other activities that affect human health and the environment so that people: are fully protected from disproportionate and adverse human health and environmental effects (including risks) and hazards, including those related to climate change, the cumulative impacts of environmental and other burdens, and the legacy of racism or other structural or systemic barriers; and have equitable access to a healthy, sustainable, and resilient environment in which to live, play, work, learn, grow, worship, and engage in cultural and subsistence practices. It further involves the prevention of future environmental injustice and the redress of historic environmental injustice. If you have any questions regarding environmental justice, please contact DEP's Office of Environmental Justice using the information on the ‘Contact Us’ website.​
    • Pennsylvania DEP defines EJ Areas as, “A geographic area characterized by increased pollution burden, and sensitive or vulnerable populations based on demographic and environmental data.
    • Special consideration will be given to those applicants identified in EJ Areas.
    • DEP has provided the PennEnviroScreen tool to help assist communities in making this assessment and for the purposes of DEP's EJ policy identifies EJ areas as areas with a score above 80, indicating withing the top 80th percentile of communities based on pollution burden and sensitive or vulnerable populations. By selecting the “themes" box which is the second down on the right-hand side of the PennEnviroScreen tool, you can turn on only these areas. More information and tutorial videos about using the PennEnviroScreen tool are available on DEP's website at www.dep.pa.gov/EJAreas.

    SAP Vendor Number

    • Should your organization receive this grant, in order to continue processing this grant, you are required to have an SAP Vendor Number with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If you do not have an SAP Vendor Number, using Microsoft Edge or Chrome internet browser, open the Office of the Budget website at www.budget.pa.gov, click “for vendors", vendor registration, non-procurement and complete the sections of the Non-Procurement vendor registration process.
    • If you already have an SAP vendor number that begins with a 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, any changes to your vendor information such as bank account information or address changes must be completed by visiting the PA Supplier Portal at www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us.
    • If you already have an SAP vendor number that begins with a 6, 7, or 8, any changes to your vendor information such as bank account information or address changes must be completed by visiting the Office of the Budget website at www.budget.pa.gov, click “Non-procurement vendor help” and select from the “How To” actions for help.

    Electronic Payment Program (PEPP)

    • If your organization has not already signed-up, please enroll in the PA Electronic Payment Program (PEPP). A new Direct Deposit and Electronic Addenda Enrollment formOpens In A New Window is now available. Any vendor questions can be routed to the Payable Services Call Center at 877-435-7363. The call center is open Monday – Friday EST 8 am – 4:30 pm or emails can be sent to the VDMU at ra-co-bfm-cvmu@pa.gov.
      1. Scroll down to the "Popular Topics" section of the page and click the title entitled "Find Vendor Registration, Information, and Tools"
      2. Scroll down and click the block entitled, “Non-Procurement Vendor Help”
      3. Scroll down to the “How to…” section and click “Direct Deposit Enrollment Form”

    • The Direct Deposit Enrollment form can be accessed through the Office of the Budget website.

      It is important to enroll so payments are not held-up or delayed. Please make sure the bank section of the form is completed.

    Contact: jesshillad@pa.gov, 717-787-0125

    ​​Act 101, Section 901, County Planning Grants - Counties are eligible for 80 percent reimbursement for preparation of waste management plans required by Act 101, the cost of carrying out related studies, surveys, investigations, inquiries, research and analysis, environmental mediation, and feasibility studies for project development for municipal waste processing, disposal, or compost facilities.

    Application Period – Open

    Electronic Payment Program (PEPP)

    • If your county has not already signed-up, please enroll in the PA Electronic Payment Program (PEPP). A new Direct Deposit and Electronic Addenda Enrollment form is now available. Any vendor questions can be routed to the Payable Services Call Center at 877-435-7363. The call center is open Monday – Friday EST 8 am – 4:30 pm or emails can be sent to the VDMU at ra-co-bfm-cvmu@pa.gov.

    The Direct Deposit Enrollment form can be accessed through the Office of the Budget website.

    1. Scroll down to the "Popular Topics" section of the page and click the title entitled "Find Vendor Registration, Information, and Tools” 
    2. Scroll down and click the block entitled, “Non-Procurement Vendor Help”
    3. Scroll down to the “How to…” section and click “Direct Deposit Enrollment Form”

    It is important to enroll so payments are not held-up or delayed. Please make sure the bank section of the form is completed.

    ​

    Act 101, Section 901, Household Waste (HHW) Education Grants. Counties are eligible for 80 percent reimbursement for educational programs on household hazardous waste and pollution prevention.

    Application Period – Open

    Electronic Payment Program (PEPP)

    • If your county has not already signed-up, please enroll in the PA Electronic Payment Program (PEPP). A new Direct Deposit and Electronic Addenda Enrollment form is now available. Any vendor questions can be routed to the Payable Services Call Center at 877-435-7363. The call center is open Monday – Friday EST 8 am – 4:30 pm or emails can be sent to the VDMU at ra-co-bfm-cvmu@pa.gov.

    The Direct Deposit Enrollment form can be accessed through the Office of the Budget website.

    1. Scroll down to the "Popular Topics" section of the page and click the title entitled "Find Vendor Registration, Information, and Tools” 
    2. Scroll down and click the block entitled, “Non-Procurement Vendor Help”
    3. Scroll down to the “How to…” section and click “Direct Deposit Enrollment Form”

    It is important to enroll so payments are not held-up or delayed. Please make sure the bank section of the form is completed.

    Act 101, Section 902, Recycling Program Development and Implementation Grants (Guidelines: English (PDF), Spanish (PDF)) - The grants reimburse counties and municipalities 90 percent of eligible recycling program development and implementation expenses.

    • The 902 Recycling Grant application must be submitted through the Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Electronic Single Application website. Paper and faxed copies will not be accepted.
    • For questions regarding how to complete the on-line application, please call the Enterprise eGrants Customer Service Center at 1-833-448-0647 or by email at egrantshelp@pa.gov. They are open 8:00 am-6:00 pm EST Monday thru Friday.
    • Instructions for completing the on-line application. (PDF)
    • Pre-application conferences with DEP Regional Recycling Program Contacts are required. Please contact your DEP Regional Recycling Coordinator to schedule your conference.
    • Section 902 Pre-application Form (English PDF, Spanish PDF). This document is required to be completed prior to meeting with your DEP Regional Recycling Coordinator and Instructions (English PDF, Spanish PDF) for completing the pre-application form. The completed pre-application form will be required to be uploaded with your electronic grant submission.
    • 902 Grant Scope of Work Narrative Spreadsheet (Excel)and 902 Grant Budget Spreadsheet (Excel). These completed Excel forms are required to be uploaded with your electronic grant submission.
    • Land Use Planning Form (Word & PDF). This document is required to be completed prior to meeting with your DEP Regional Recycling Coordinator and is required to be uploaded with your electronic grant submission.
    • 902 Solicitation FACT Sheet (English PDF, Spanish PDF)
    • Executive Order 2021-06 – Worker Protection and Investment Notice - Applicants will need to complete and upload the Worker Protection Form if they will be receiving $10,000 or more. This form must be uploaded with your electronic grant submission.
    • Environmental Justice
      • Environmental justice means the just treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of income, wealth, race, color, national origin, area of residence, Tribal affiliation, or disability, in agency decision-making and other activities that affect human health and the environment so that people: are fully protected from disproportionate and adverse human health and environmental effects (including risks) and hazards, including those related to climate change, the cumulative impacts of environmental and other burdens, and the legacy of racism or other structural or systemic barriers; and have equitable access to a healthy, sustainable, and resilient environment in which to live, play, work, learn, grow, worship, and engage in cultural and subsistence practices. It further involves the prevention of future environmental injustice and the redress of historic environmental injustice. If you have any questions regarding environmental justice, please contact DEP’s Office of Environmental Justice using the information on the ‘Contact Us’ website.
      • Pennsylvania DEP defines EJ Areas as, “A geographic area characterized by increased pollution burden, and sensitive or vulnerable populations based on demographic and environmental data.
      • Special consideration will be given to those applicants identified in EJ Areas.
      • DEP has provided the PennEnviroScreen tool to help assist communities in making this assessment and for the purposes of DEP’s EJ policy identifies EJ areas as areas with a score above 80, indicating within the top 80th percentile of communities based on pollution burden and sensitive or vulnerable populations. By selecting the “themes” box which is the second down on the right hand side of the PennEnviroScreen tool, you can turn on only these areas. More information and tutorial videos about using the PennEnviroScreen tool are available on DEP’s website at www.dep.pa.gov/EJAreas.

    • Electronic Payment Program (PEPP)

    • If your municipality has not already signed-up, please enroll in the PA Electronic Payment Program (PEPP). A new Direct Deposit and Electronic Addenda Enrollment form is now available. Any vendor questions can be routed to the Payable Services Call Center at 877-435-7363. The call center is open Monday – Friday EST 8 am – 4:30 pm or emails can be sent to the VDMU at ra-co-bfm-cvmu@pa.gov.

    • The Direct Deposit Enrollment form can be accessed through the Office of the Budget website.

      1. Scroll down to the "Popular Topics" section of the page and click the title entitled "Find Vendor Registration, Information, and Tools” 
      2. Scroll down and click the block entitled, “Non-Procurement Vendor Help”
      3. Scroll down to the “How to…” section and click “Direct Deposit Enrollment Form”

      It is important to enroll so payments are not held-up or delayed. Please make sure the bank section of the form is completed.

    • Application deadline: May 10, 2024 at 11:59 P.M.
    • Contact: mvottero@pa.gov, 717-787-7382

    The County Recycling Coordinator Grants outlined in Section 903 provide a 50 percent reimbursement for County Recycling Coordinators’ salary and expenses. This grant is only available to Pennsylvania county governments.

    Application Dates for C​alendar Year 2023:

    Opens – January 1, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
    Closes – April 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

    Required Application Documents with Instructions:

    Electronic Single Application Instructions and Website:

    Travel Form and Instructions:

    Executive Order 2021-06 – Worker Protection and Investment Notice - Applicants will need to complete and upload the Worker Protection Form if they will be receiving $10,000 or more. This form must be uploaded with your electronic grant submission.

    Environmental Justice

    • Environmental Justice (EJ) Areas: EJ is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. EJ embodies the principles that communities should not be disproportionally exposed to adverse environmental impacts and anyone can have a seat at the table in the decision-making process that affects their environment. If you have any questions regarding environmental justice, please contact DEP’s Office of EJ.
    • Pennsylvania DEP identifies an EJ Area where 20 percent or more individuals live at or below the federal poverty line, and/or 30 percent or more of the population identify as non-white minority, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the federal guidelines for poverty.
    • Special consideration will be given to those applicants identified in EJ Areas.
    • Use the DEP PennEnviroScreen to verify an audience is located within an Environmental Justice area in your municipality.

    Comprehensive Historical List of 903 Grantees (PDF)

    Electronic Payment Program (PEPP)

    • If your county has not already signed-up, please enroll in the PA Electronic Payment Program (PEPP). A new Direct Deposit and Electronic Addenda Enrollment form is now available. Any vendor questions can be routed to the Payable Services Call Center at 877-435-7363. The call center is open Monday – Friday EST 8 am – 4:30 pm or emails can be sent to the VDMU at ra-co-bfm-cvmu@pa.gov.

    • The Direct Deposit Enrollment form can be accessed through the Office of the Budget website.

      1. Scroll down to the "Popular Topics" section of the page and click the title entitled "Find Vendor Registration, Information, and Tools” 
      2. Scroll down and click the block entitled, “Non-Procurement Vendor Help”
      3. Scroll down to the “How to…” section and click “Direct Deposit Enrollment Form”

      It is important to enroll so payments are not held-up or delayed. Please make sure the bank section of the form is completed.

      Contact: jnantz@pa.gov or 717.787.0120

      ​​

    Act 101, Section 904, Recycling Performance Grants - Recycling Program Performance Grants are available to all Pennsylvania local governments with recycling programs. The grant awards are based on the total tons recycled and the applicant's recycling rate.

    Application Dates for Calendar Year 2023:

    Currently Open

    Application deadline: December 31, 2024 at 11:59 P.M.

    Required Documents to be uploaded during the completion of eGrants online application:

    Executive Order 2021-06 – Worker Protection and Investment Notice

    Applicants will need to complete and upload the Worker Protection Form if they will be receiving $10,000 or more. This form must be uploaded with your electronic grant submission.

    Electronic Payment Program (PEPP)

    • If your municipality has not already signed-up, please enroll in the PA Electronic Payment Program (PEPP). A new Direct Deposit and Electronic Addenda Enrollment form is now available. Any vendor questions can be routed to the Payable Services Call Center at 877-435-7363. The call center is open Monday – Friday EST 8 am – 4:30 pm or emails can be sent to the VDMU at ra-co-bfm-cvmu@pa.gov.

    • The Direct Deposit Enrollment form can be accessed through the Office of the Budget website.

      1. Scroll down to the "Popular Topics" section of the page and click the title entitled "Find Vendor Registration, Information, and Tools” 
      2. Scroll down and click the block entitled, “Non-Procurement Vendor Help”
      3. Scroll down to the “How to…” section and click “Direct Deposit Enrollment Form”

      It is important to enroll so payments are not held up or delayed. Please make sure the bank section of the form is completed.

      Electronic Single Application Instructions and Website:

      • The 904 Performance Grant application must be submitted through the Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Electronic Single Application website. Paper and faxed copies will not be accepted.
      • For questions regarding how to complete the online application, please call the Enterprise eGrants Customer Service Center at 1-833-448-0647 or by email at egrantshelp@pa.gov. They are open 8:00 am-6:00 pm EST Monday through Friday.
      • Instructions for completing the online application (PDF).
      • Environmental Justice (EJ) Areas: EJ is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. EJ embodies the principles that communities should not be disproportionally exposed to adverse environmental impacts and anyone can have a seat at the table in the decision-making process that affects their environment. If you have any questions regarding environmental justice, please contact DEP’s Office of EJ.
      • Pennsylvania DEP identifies an EJ Area where 20 percent or more individuals live at or below the federal poverty line, and/or 30 percent or more of the population identify as non-white minority, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the federal guidelines for poverty.
      • Special consideration will be given to those applicants identified in EJ Areas.
      • Use the DEP PennEnviroScreen to verify an audience is located within an Environmental Justice area in your municipality.
      • Contact: evdyer@pa.gov, 717-787-7382

    Act 190, Chapter 2, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Grant - Provides reimbursement to registered sponsors of collection programs for household hazardous waste, electronics, and tires (but not tire pile cleanups). Reimbursement available for up to 50 percent of eligible costs. Eligible costs typically include collection, transportation and management of the wastes plus education programs.

    • Application deadline: Open
    • Establishing a HHW Collection Program
    • Applications must be submitted through the Department of Community and Economic Development's (DCED) Electronic Single Application website. Paper and faxed copies will not be accepted.
    • Instructions for completing the on-line application (PDF)
    • For questions regarding how to complete the on-line application, please call the Enterprise eGrants Customer Service Center at 1-833-448-0647 or by email at egrantshelp@pa.gov. They are open 8:00 am-6:00 pm EST Monday thru Friday.

    • Electronic Payment Program (PEPP)

    • If your registered sponsor of your collection program has not already signed-up, please enroll in the PA Electronic Payment Program (PEPP). A new Direct Deposit and Electronic Addenda Enrollment form is now available. Any vendor questions can be routed to the Payable Services Call Center at 877-435-7363. The call center is open Monday – Friday EST 8 am – 4:30 pm or emails can be sent to the VDMU at ra-co-bfm-cvmu@pa.gov.

    • The Direct Deposit Enrollment form can be accessed through the Office of the Budget website.

      1. Scroll down to the "Popular Topics" section of the page and click the title entitled "Find Vendor Registration, Information, and Tools” 
      2. Scroll down and click the block entitled, “Non-Procurement Vendor Help”
      3. Scroll down to the “How to…” section and click “Direct Deposit Enrollment Form”

      It is important to enroll so payments are not held-up or delayed. Please make sure the bank section of the form is completed.

    • If you have technical questions relating to the HHW program in general, please contact the Central Office Recycling Program: EP, Recycle Grants or 717-787-7382.