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Promoting Food Scrap Recycling in New York State

Nov 02, 2024 at 11:20 pm by Amanda Lai

Image of food scraps being turned into compost with text that says "Municipal Food Scraps Recycling Grant"

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)’s Municipal Food Scraps Recycling Grant provides funding for New York State nonprofits to create or expand programs or facilities that increase residential food scrap recycling.

Eligibility: 501(c)(3) nonprofits that provide emergency food relief- excluding New York State Food Banks- in New York State are eligible to apply.

Grant Amount and Grant Period: Awards will range between $1,000 to $200,000 with a grant period of three years.

Important Dates:

  • Informational Webinar: November 13th, 2024

  • Questions Due: January 29th, 2025

  • Application Deadline: January 31st, 2025

For more information: For more information on this grant and how to apply, click here. In addition, an informational webinar will be held here.

Brockport Research Institute is a NYS certified woman-owned business enterprise that provides grant-writing, evaluation, project management, and professional learning services. If you or your organization are interested in this grant and want to know how Brockport Research Institute can help, please reach out to us at grants@brockportresearchinstitute.com  or 1585-431-3416. Brockport Research Institute is not affiliated with this grant program or the New York State DEC.