North Carolina — 2027 SWIFR Recycling Infrastructure Subawards for Local Governments (Up to $100,000; February 11)

FundingUp to $100,000 per eligible local government applicant. Total program funding $283,000 is not an applicant award. No cash match required.

DeadlineFebruary 11, 2027 at 5:00 p.m.; the official RFP does not state a time zone.

Last verified2026-11-05

Required next actionReview NCDEQ 2027 SWIFR Subaward RFP and answer every required proposal question. Submit one Word or PDF proposal by email to alex.miller@deq.nc.gov, received February 11, 2027 by 5:00 p.m. (time zone not stated). Obtain local board approval when needed. Do not seek duplicate funding for purchases also included in a CWRAR proposal.

North Carolina local governments: counties, municipalities, councils of governments, and solid waste authorities. One proposal per entity, including joint-project participants. SWIFR projects must increase measurable diversion of recyclables/compostables from landfills.

Atlas Analysis

Official RFP and FAQ verified November 5, 2026: NCDEQ 2027 SWIFR Subaward Grant 11-page RFP and live DEQ FAQ verified. Real applicant-facing EPA pass-through subgrant, distinct from procurement. Individual maximum $100,000; $283,000 total pool; zero cash match; only local governments qualify. Eligible equipment/vehicles/non-fixed infrastructure; construction, installation, salaries, overhead and contracted recycling service excluded. Reimbursement after executed grant contract, 10% withheld pending final report. Applications Word/PDF via official NCDEQ email, deadline Feb 11 2027 5pm, official time zone unprovided. Separate CWRAR projects allowed if distinct and without overlapping purchases. Federal requirements and grantee registrations documented in RFP. No separate application portal is required; complete proposals are submitted by email as described in the RFP.

North Carolina 2027 Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Subaward Grant

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service, is accepting proposals for the 2027 SWIFR Subaward Grant. This is competitive financial assistance to local government applicants using federal EPA pass-through funds, not an equipment purchasing solicitation for commercial vendors. The grant supports measurable diversion of materials from landfill disposal through new or expanded recycling and composting systems.

Applicant Awards and Eligibility

Eligible North Carolina counties, municipalities, councils of governments and solid waste authorities may request up to $100,000 per eligible applicant. The $283,000 total available program funding is not an individual award. No cash match is required; grantees cover ineligible or over-award project costs. Only one proposal per applicant entity is allowed. Joint local-government applications are permitted, and participating governments cannot submit another proposal for the same competition.

Eligible Costs and Restrictions

Permitted purchases include recyclable materials handling equipment, recycling or composting collection trucks, containers, carts and related infrastructure that increases landfill diversion. Projects may not involve construction, ground disturbance, fixed installation, land development, payroll, administrative overhead or contracted collection services. The applicant must document measurable recovery/diversion. Applicable federal pass-through grant requirements, including procurement, environmental rules and Build America, Buy America provisions and relevant waivers, are explained in the RFP. The expected contract period is July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028. Purchases before contract execution cannot be reimbursed. Payment is by reimbursement for eligible expenses with 10% of the award held until the approved final report.

How to Apply

Send one complete written proposal answering all required proposal questions to alex.miller@deq.nc.gov, in Word (preferred) or PDF, so that it is received by Thursday, February 11, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. The published RFP does not specify a time zone; confirm with NCDEQ. Applicants needing local board approval should secure it before filing. Selected grantees must complete state supplier registration, a Unique Entity Identifier and tax/conflict-of-interest forms as instructed. Proposals for the separate 2027 Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant may only describe a distinctly different project without overlapping purchases.

Official sources reviewed November 5, 2026: NCDEQ SWIFR grant announcement and FAQ and its 2027 controlling RFP (11 pages).

Source verificationOfficial government source · www.deq.nc.govAtlas last verified this record 2026-11-05. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗