Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant Program

Provides funds to support programs to reduce litter, provide education, and promote recycling in Nebraska. Grants may be awarded to both public and private entities.

The Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant Program has been in existence since 1979. Its purpose is to provide funds to support programs to reduce litter, provide education, and promote recycling in Nebraska. Funds from this program are provided from an annual fee assessed to manufacturers. (For more information, go to Annual Litter Fee in this web site’s fees page.)

Approximately $1.5 million is available annually through this fund.

Who’s Eligible

Grants may be awarded to both public and private entities.

Who to Contact

NDEE’s Litter Reduction and Recycling Program (402) 471-4242

Time requirements

Please go to the Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant Application page for the award process deadline. If you have questions, please send an email to ndee.wastegrants@nebraska.gov

More Information

Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant Application

Waste Grant Listserv Instructions

Allocation Percentage

Litter Reduction and Recycling funds are awarded in three categories: public education, cleanup, and recycling. Each year, the Environmental Quality Council establishes the percentages for allocation of funds for each category.