State: CT
Resource Intensity: Medium
Co-founding: No
Cost Share: N/A
Sector: Waste
Support Stage: Implementation
Support to: Local Governments, Regional Governments
Type of Funding: Grant
This program is administered by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. This grant program provides funding for applicants to implement a Save Money and Reduce Trash (SMART) program (or expand an existing one). The SMART waste program charges residents for how much waste is disposed of, rather than a flat fee, aiming to encourage users to generate less waste. Maximum award is $70,000. Deadlines are rolling.