February 1, 2011 is the deadline to apply for 2011 Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grants. This year, the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality has developed new forms which can be filled out and submitted as an e-mail attachment. NDEQ has also developed new ranking systems for both the Waste Reduction and Recycling grants, and the new Deconstruction of Abandoned Buildings grants.

Below are links to waste grant program information and the new applications:

Waste Reduction and Recycling Program

Application and Instructions for Waste Reduction Grants

Deconstruction Grants Program

Application and Instructions for Deconstruction Grants

The Word version of the applications can be downloaded to your computer, filled out and submitted via e-mail. E-mail applications should be sent to rich.tatum@nebraska.gov . E-mail submissions must be received by the end of the day on February 1, 2011.

Or, grant applications can be filled out and mailed to:

Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants Program
Box 98922
1200 N St.
Lincoln, NE 68509-8922

Attention: Rich Tatum

Applications sent by regular mail must be postmarked by Feb. 1, 2011.