Grants Administration

Solid Waste Grants

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), Division of Land Protection (DOLP), Materials Management Program Grants Administration, provides grant funding opportunities to municipalities, counties, and nonprofits throughout the State. This funding provides critical infrastructure, equipment, and education to help meet solid waste, recycling, and waste reduction goals for the Solid Waste Management Plan (SWP). TDEC is dedicated to assisting the state in improving recycling and reducing waste being deposited into landfills.

The following grants are currently closed to applications.

• Technical Assistance Grant 
• Organics Management Grant
• Convenience Center Grant
• Used Automotive Recycling Fluid Grant
• Recycling Equipment Grant
• Household Hazardous Waste Grant
• Recycling Rebate

Grants Management System 

If you are interested in applying for available grants, please visit the Grants Management System.

Grants Awarded FY24

The Division of Land Protection Grants Administration Program awarded over seven million dollars for the following  for FY26 grants:

• FY26 Grants Awarded Totaling $8,674,066
  • (18) $4,509,340 - Waste Reduction
  • (5) $403,563 - Organics Management
  • (8) $651,580 – Technical Assistance for Development Districts
  • (9) $1,071,577 – Convenience Center
  • (6) $150,804 – Used Automotive Fluid Recycling (Used Oil)
  • (9) $1,038,630 - Recycling Equipment Grant
  • (8) $726,072- Recycling Rebates
  • (2) $122,500 - Household Hazardous Waste

If your region, county, or municipality is interested in these upcoming opportunities, please contact your local technical assistance providers or planners to begin discussions. Please note that the dates referenced above are not established but are tentative dates of application. Please continue to access the Grants Management System (GMS) online portal for the most up-to-date information.

Unofficial draft manuals are available on request. Be aware that these manuals are subject to edit or update until the date of the application becoming open for submission in the GMS portal.

Our deepest appreciation goes out to all of our organizations, regions, counties, and municipalities for their dedication to the preservation of our environment and the beauty of our State. We look forward to continuing to accomplish the goals of waste reduction and increased recycling across Tennessee.

Upcoming Grant Workshops & Public Hearings