Apply for a MassDEP Reduce, Reuse, Repair Micro-Grant

Next steps for Apply for a MassDEP Reduce, Reuse, Repair Micro-Grant

1. Determine Your Eligibility

   To be eligible for Reduce, Reuse, Repair Micro-Grant consideration, you must be applying on behalf of:

   • An organization or business (for-profit or non-profit) that is properly licensed to operate in Massachusetts.
   • A regional entity such a solid waste management district, solid waste/recycling cooperative, or regional planning authority that is recognized as a governmental body under Massachusetts General Laws.
   • An individual Massachusetts city or town, or a Massachusetts municipality acting as lead for a multi-community regional initiative. 

2. Review the Grant Guidelines

   Before applying, please read the document below. It provides a comprehensive summary of grant evaluation criteria, review timelines, award recipient expectations, eligible uses of grant funds, and examples of project ideas.

   Open PDF file, 164.1 KB,  Reduce, Reuse, Repair Micro-Grant Guidelines (English, PDF 164.1 KB)

3. Prepare the Information You Need to Submit

   You will need to provide the following as part of your application:

   • A summary of the project you are proposing and its goals.
   • Your justification for the project (i.e. why it is needed).
   • How you will evaluate or measure the success of your project.
   • A statement of project sustainability and replicability.
   • Your work plan and timeline for the project.
   • An itemized project budget, including any matching funds.

4. Submit Your Application

   MassDEP accepts applications on a rolling basis and evaluates them quarterly until all available funds are obligated.

   Please Note: The online form is compatible with all web browsers, but works best with Firefox. If you need the application in an alternate format, please contact Janice Paré.

   APPLY ONLINE: MassDEP Reduce, Reuse, Repair Micro-Grant 

5. MassDEP Reviews Your Application

   The agency evaluates applications on a quarterly basis and makes award decisions in the order they are received, based on the eligibility and evaluation criteria specified in the Grant Guidelines at Step 3 above. The agency will generally act on your application within three months of your submitting it.

6. Sign a Grant Agreement with MassDEP

   If your organization is selected to receive a MassDEP Reduce, Reuse, Repair Micro-Grant, the agency will issue you an award letter and contract documents that specify the terms and conditions of your award. You will need to sign a Standard Contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a Grant Agreement with MassDEP before making any purchases related to the project.

7. Project Reporting & Reimbursement

   At the conclusion of your organization's MassDEP-funded or supported project, you must submit a final report detailing the results. The final report describes your work and deliverables, challenges faced and lessons learned, and recommendations on next steps, as appropriate. MassDEP may publish information and images from your final report on its web site or agency social media as examples for other organizations engaging in similar projects.

   Unless your organization demonstrates significant need during the application process, your grant funds will be distributed in one lump sum upon conclusion of your project. Once MassDEP receives and approves your final report, you may submit an invoice to request grant payment, using the template below.

   Open DOCX file, 22.62 KB,  Micro-Grant Reimbursement Invoice Template (English, DOCX 22.62 KB)

   FILE ONLINE: Submit Your Final Report