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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 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) grants are available 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) 2004/05,
$4.5 million in grant funds will be available for this cycle. 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 August 2004 through March 2007. Grant expenses may not be incurred
until grantees receive the Notice to Proceed.
Eligibility
California cities, counties, and local agencies, including Indian reservations
and rancherias, with direct responsibility for HHW management (jurisdiction).
Commercial businesses and nonprofit groups are not eligible to apply for this
grant, but may partner with a local jurisdiction on the delivery of program
services. Only one application may be submitted by a jurisdiction. If you apply
as part of a regional group, you cannot submit an individual application.
Priorities--FY 2004/05 HHW Grants (13th Cycle)
Priority will be given to applicants who did not receive an HHW grant
during the last two fiscal years (11th or 12th cycle) as well as those who:
- Expand existing or initiate a new HHW program for rural areas or small
cities,
- Expand existing or initiate a new HHW program for underserved populations,
- Establish a multijurisdictional HHW program that addresses regional needs,
or
- Establish a permanent and sustainable HHW collection facility(ies).
Application Format
Applicants must at a minimum:
- 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.
Detailed instructions as well as forms and samples are included in the
application package.
Application Deadline
Received at California Integrated Waste Management Board in Sacramento
by 4:00 p.m., April 9, 2004. Hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
E-mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.
For More Information
The application will be posted on this site as soon as it is available. Hard
copy applications are available from Wendy Roberson at
wroberso@ciwmb.ca.gov or (916)
341-6690. For program information, contact Eric Brown at (916) 341-6459 or Anna
Ward at (916) 341-6454.
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