Household Hazardous Waste Grant: 9th Cycle, FY 2000/01

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 will be available for fiscal year (FY) 2000/01 HHW Grants. The grant term is from June 1, 2001 through March 31, 2003. Individual jurisdictions may request up to $150,000 and regional groups (two or more cities/counties) may request up to $300,000.

Note: A funding announcement for FY 2001/02 HHW grants may be issued in February 2001 for approximately $3.0 million for a grant term from August 1, 2001 through March 31, 2004. Applicants with permanent collection facility grant projects may benefit from this longer grant term. Additional information will be available after February 24, 2001.

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 2000/01 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 of paint, electronic waste (e-waste), universal waste (u-waste), antifreeze, and implementation of pollution prevention (p2) education programs.
• Did not receive a HHW grant during the last three grant cycles.
• Establish new programs and expand existing programs to address permanent and sustainable solutions for HHW collection.

Application Format: The FY 2000/01 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, March 30, 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: MS Word 97/2000 (218 KB) | Adobe Acrobat 4.0 (81 KB)
• Exhibits for Application: MS Word 97/2000, (38 KB) | Adobe Acrobat 4.0 (36 KB)

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Last updated: December 02, 2007