Household Hazardous Waste Grant: 10th Cycle, FY 2001/02

Notice of Funding Availability

This grant is closed to applications. Please see the HHW grants home page for information about the next grant cycle.

The California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) administers a program to provide opportunities for collection and management of household hazardous waste (HHW). As part of this program, the CIWMB issues grants to help local governments establish or expand HHW collection programs. These grants are awarded on a competitive basis.

Funding: Approximately $3.0 million in grant funds is anticipated for fiscal year (FY) 2001/02 HHW Grants. The tentative grant term is from September 1, 2001 through March 31, 2004. Individual jurisdictions may request up to $200,000 and regional groups (two or more cities/counties) may request up to $300,000.

Note: Award of the FY 2001/02 HHW grants is contingent upon and subject to the availability of funds appropriated for the grant. This is a separate funding announcement from the notice of funding issued in January 2001 for approximately $3.0 million in grant funds available for FY 2000/01 HHW grants.

Eligibility: All local governments in California with direct responsibility for HHW management may apply for funding. Applicants must submit a proposal and resolution following instructions in the application package. The resolution from the applicant's governing body must authorize the jurisdiction to submit the application.

Priorities--FY 2001/02 HHW Grants: Priority will be given to applicants who:

• Establish new programs for rural areas, underserved areas, or small cities.
• Establish multijurisdictional programs.
• Establish collection additional waste types, innovative or more cost-effective collection methods.
• Did not receive a HHW grant during the last two grant cycles.
• Establish a new permanent collection facility.

Application Format: The FY 2001/02 HHW Grant application requires that the applicant:

• Evaluate and describe its current program.
• Identify its community's HHW program needs.
• Describe how its proposed project will meet those needs.
• Justify its proposed project's budget and funding priorities.

Forms, samples, and detailed instructions are included in the application package.

Application Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by Friday, May 4, 2001. Hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.

For More Information: The application package may be downloaded either in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat PDF format:

• Grant Application and Exhibits: MS Word 97/2000 (274 KB) | Adobe Acrobat 4.0 (138 KB)

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Last updated: February 01, 2008