The Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grant Program is a covered program under the Justice40 Initiative which aims to deliver 40percent of the overall benefits of federal climate, clean energy, affordable and sustainable housing, clean water, and other investments to disadvantaged communities.

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information on the Justice40 Initiative at the EPA can be found at:
www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/justice40-epa.There are three types of grants within the SWIFR program, which are designed to fund a range of projects that will enable EPA to help states, territories, Tribes, local governments, and communities improve and transform their recycling and materials management infrastructure.

1. SWIFR Grants for States and Territories 2. SWIFR Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia 3. SWIFR Grants for Political SubdivisionsThis Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is for the SWIFR Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia.

The total estimated funding for this competitive opportunity is approximately $20,000,00 0. The EPA anticipates awarding approximately 20 assistance agreements, with at least one award per EPA Region, depending on thequality and quantity of applications received.

The minimum individual award amount is $100,000 and the maximum individual award amount is $1,500,000 for the grant period, which is up to three years.

Please see NOFO for more information.