Closes in 5 daysState of New YorkAgency ID MWRC 2026

Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling Education, Promotion, Planning and Coordination (MWRC) Projects

Department of Environmental Conservation · State of New York

At a glance

Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling Education, Promotion, Planning and Coordination (MWRC) Projects is an open New York state grant opportunity from the Department of Environmental Conservation (State of New York). Applications are due October 30, 2026. Total estimated funding is $5M. Applicant types listed as eligible include governmental entity and tribal organization. It is listed on the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS).

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Key facts

Aug 3, 2026Posted
Oct 30, 2026Application deadlinenext date

Opened: Aug 3, 2026
Close date: Oct 30, 2026
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $5,000,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not specified
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS))

Grant opportunity ID: MWRC 2026
Status: Available
How to submit: Apply through the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS); not-for-profits must be prequalified by the due date.
Anticipated award date: Saturday, January 30, 2027
Anticipated initial contract length: 12 Month(s)
Questions due: Friday, October 23, 2026
Questions and answers: For general information on completing this bid and for clarification of bid requirements, contractual terms and procedures, contact: Recycling Grants Program Contact Information: RecyclingGrants@dec.ny.gov or 518-402-8678. For technical questions and assistance regarding SFS and the Grants Management Bid Event, direct questions to: NYS SFS Grants Management Contact Information: helpdesk@sfs.ny.gov | 877-737-4185 toll-free | 518-457-7737. Include MWRC-2026 in the subject line of the email. Questions regarding this grant opportunity will be accepted by the Department until C.O.B October 23, 2025
Service areas: Environmental Supports, Government Supports

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS). GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Governmental Entity
Tribal Organization

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

Your application plan

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (applicants are generally expected to be in New York).
Find out how to submitApply through the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS); not-for-profits must be prequalified by the due date. Open ↗
Request letters of support and partner commitmentsPartners need time to write and sign letters; ask early.
Finish a full draft of the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyRebecca Vaughan · RecyclingGrants@dec.ny.gov Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit before October 30, 2026Due by 3:00 p.m. Eastern time. Submit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Program contact (as published)

Rebecca Vaughan
RecyclingGrants@dec.ny.gov

Quick answers

When is the deadline for this opportunity?

According to the official notice, applications are due October 30, 2026. The notice adds: “Due by 3:00 p.m. Eastern time.” Confirm the deadline and submission time with the agency before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Governmental Entity and Tribal Organization. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through this opportunity?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $5,000,000.

How do I apply for this opportunity?

Applications go directly to Department of Environmental Conservation, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: Apply through the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS); not-for-profits must be prequalified by the due date.. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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