MPCA had approximately $1 million for projects that increase the efficiency or effectiveness of waste reduction, reuse, recycling, or composting programs. Reducing the amount of materials entering landfills in Greater Minnesota communities benefits the environment as well as local economies.
Closed: Applications were due Oct. 7, 2025
Questions and answers
MPCA staff are prohibited from discussing this grant with applicants outside of the portal; contacting MPCA employees about the funding may disqualify you. Submit questions to grants.pca@state.mn.us by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, using the subject line: “Greater Minnesota Grant Question.” Questions and answers will be posted in the SWIFT Supplier Portal.
Informational meeting
The MPCA held a virtual meeting on Aug. 26 to discuss this grant opportunity, the SWIFT process, and answer questions from participants. (21 min.)
Eligibility
Minnesota counties, cities, townships, and Tribal Nations located outside of the Twin Cities metro area may apply. Cities must have a population of less than 45,000. Applicants asking for less than the minimum grant award ($50,000) will be deemed ineligible.
Available funds
Available funds: Approximately $1 million
- Minimum award: $50,000 per project
- Maximum award: $250,000 per project
- Applicants must match at least 25% of the grant request. Matching funds may not come from other funding sources administered by the MPCA.
More information
Minnesota’s waste management hierarchy prioritizes waste reduction and reuse over other waste management options. To better align with the waste hierarchy, waste reduction and reuse efforts have been added as grant-eligible projects for this grant program, renamed Greater Minnesota Waste Reduction, Reuse, Recycling and Composting Grants (Greater MN WRRRC grant).
