The USDA Rural Development division is making available grants to reduce or eliminate pollution of water resources and improvement planning and management of solid waste sites in rural areas. Rural areas are defined as any area not in a city or town with a population in excess of 10,000.
The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is usually published in the Federal Register around the end of September. Applications are then accepted from October 1 to December 31. For details on the application requirements, please visit the USDA, Rural Development, Solid Waste Management Grant Program website at http://www.usda.gov/rus/water/SWMG.htm.
You can also contact Michigan's USDA, Rural Development State Office at 517-324-5208.
Arnold Weinfeld is Director of Strategic Initiatives and Federal Affairs for the Michigan Municipal League. He can be reached at 517-908-0304 or by e-mail.
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