Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Rocky Neck State Park is also closed until further notice due to a brush fire. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Municipal and Regional Grants and Technical Assistance

NEW: August 2024 REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (RFA)
Materials Management Infrastructure (MMI) Grant Program
Applications to be submitted to DEEP by Friday, December 6, 2024

NEW: Materials Management Infrastructure Grant – Informational Session
September 16, 2024
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Register Here

Available funding for the Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Grant Program effective September 21, 2021

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is pleased to announce the availability of grant funding and technical assistance for Connecticut municipalities and regions through the Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Grant program, pursuant to Public Act, Spec. Sess., June 2021, No. 21-2, § 308.  DEEP invites proposals seeking grant funds to help municipalities and regional waste authorities initiate and scale up Unit-Based Pricing (UBP) and food scrap collection efforts.  CT DEEP will also provide technical assistance through a contracted service provider to assist during the application process in development of a long-term strategy pursuant to Spec. Sess. P.A. 21-2, § 308.

Project proposals must include long-term implementation strategies for sustained waste reduction and diversion. Preference will be given to projects with potential for the largest volume of waste reduction in a short timeframe.

 January 2022
SMM Grant Program Phase 2 Application
NOTE: Phase 2 application only accepted from eligible applicants that were invited to move to Phase 2.

October 19, 2021
Sustainable Materials Management Grant Question and Answer Document


REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (RFA)
Expression of Interest Form


Sustainable Materials Management Grant Information Session 
September 28, 2021
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Powerpoint Slides

Phase One: Expression of Interest

To receive funding under the SMM Grant program, applicants must first submit an Expression of Interest form as soon as possible, but no later than October 29, 2021 11:59PM to DEEP, outlining the proposal parameters and providing basic information to DEEP.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM [fillable Word doc]

Please see the Grant Program RFA document, Section 3.1 for the Expression of Interest review criteria.

If you have questions about this form, please contact DEEP.RecyclingProgram@ct.gov by October 5th, 2021.

Phase 2: Application

On or before November 16, 2021, selected applicants will be invited to meet with DEEP's technical assistance contractor and DEEP staff and subsequently submit their Phase 2 application.

Selected programs shall be designed to significantly reduce MSW disposal by supporting the initiation and/or scale-up of Unit-Based Pricing and food scrap diversion efforts. Project proposals must include long-term implementation strategies for sustained waste reduction and increased diversion.

In Phase 2, applicants will meet individually with DEEP’s technical assistance contractor and DEEP staff to discuss and refine their proposal and develop an application.  DEEP’s Solid Waste Permitting group will work with applicant during the evaluation/ intent to apply process to identify and facilitate any permitting/authorization requirements.

For more information about the SMM Grants Program, please contact DEEP.RecyclingProgram@ct.gov.

  
Content Last Updated August 29, 2024