State grantNorth Carolina
Community Waste Reduction and Recycling (CWRAR) Grant Program
Offered by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Found automatically on deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/environmental-assistance-and-customer-service/recycling-and-materials-management/programs-offered/grant-opportunities/community-waste-reduction-and-recycling-grant. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- Local governments, counties and municipalities, in North Carolina.
- How much
- Up to $80,000Up to $60,000 for standard projects and up to $80,000 for priority projects; applicants must provide a cash match of at least 20% of the requested grant amount.
- By when
- Due Feb 11, 2027Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. on February 11, 2027. The RFP typically opens in late fall with proposals due in mid-February.
Checked Oct 19, 2026
About this grant
The CWRAR grant program is a recurring annual funding opportunity administered by the NC Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS) to help local governments build lasting capacity to divert materials from the waste stream and increase public awareness of recycling. The 2027 round is open, with proposals due February 11, 2027, and eligible applicants may request up to $60,000 for standard projects or up to $80,000 for priority projects.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Eligible applicants are local governments (counties and municipalities) in North Carolina. Priority projects include curbside recycling programs, regional recycling infrastructure, household hazardous waste programs, and construction and demolition recycling programs.
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