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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 the 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
Pending approval of the California State Budget for fiscal year (FY)
2003-2004, $4.5 million in grant funds will be available for FY 2003/04 HHW
Grants. Individual jurisdictions may request up to $200,000 and regional groups
(two or more cities/counties) may request up to $300,000. The grant term is from
approximately October 1, 2003 through March 31, 2006.
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 2003/04 HHW Grants
Priority will be given to applicants who:
- Expand existing or initiate a new HHW program for the benefit of rural
areas, or small cities, or underserved populations;
- Establish a multi-jurisdictional HHW program that addresses regional
needs;
- Did not receive an HHW Grant award during the last cycle - HD 11 (FY
02-03)
- Expand existing programs or initiate a new HHW program to include
collection of Electronic waste or Universal waste.
Application Format
The FY 2003/04 HHW Grant application requires that the applicant:
- Evaluate and describe its current program;
- Identify their community's HHW program needs;
- Describe how their proposed project will meet those needs; and
- Justify their proposed project's budget and funding priorities.
Forms, samples, and detailed instructions are included in the application
package.
Application Deadline
Applications must be received by May 27, 2003. Hand-delivered,
e-mailed, or faxed applications will not be accepted.
For More Information
The application is available on this site.
If you prefer, you may request a hard copy of the application package
by fax to Wendy Roberson at
(916) 319-7518. For more information contact Theresa Bober at (916) 341-6465 or
Glenn Gallagher at (916) 341-6464.
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