Apply for a Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) Municipal Grant

The grants support local recycling, composting/organics, reuse, source reduction, program development, and enforcement activities that increase diversion and reduce disposal.
The Spring26 grant cycle is now open. Applications are due June 1, 2026.

SMRP Municipal Grants Questions?

Online

Contact MassDEP rachel.smith@mass.gov

The Details

How to apply

Submit your application via Re-TRAC Connect™.

Please note that MassDEP has established a Re-TRAC Connect™ account for each municipality. If you have forgotten your account login, contact Rebecca Ferguson.

The Spring26 grant cycle is now open, through June 1, 2026.

See other details below.

Next steps

  1. What to Know

    MassDEP held its annual informational grant webinar on April 2, 2026.  Click for a copy of the webinar presentation or watch the recording.

    Beginning on April 1 through May 1, 2026, applicants may submit grant questions via online form.

    Responses to questions received last year are posted below and can be used to help applicants prepare for the Spring26 cycle. MassDEP will update this document and issue a formal response to new questions received via the form above, no later than May 8, 2026.

    SMRP Response to Questions

    Grant applications are due on June 1, 2026. The agency spends several weeks reviewing and evaluating the applications it has received from cities, towns, and regional authorities. MassDEP announces its award decisions at the end of this process.

  2. Available SMRP Grants

  3. Minimum Eligibility Requirements

    Before applying for SMRP funding, applicants must complete and submit a Minimum Eligibility Criteria form through Re-TRAC Connect™.

    Municipalities must adopt a broader Sustainable Purchasing Policy or EPP Procurement Policy for the Spring26 grant cycle. Municipal applicants will be required to submit a copy of the policy with their SMRP Minimum Eligibility Criteria form.

    If you have questions or need help, please contact the MassDEP Municipal Assistance Coordinator (MAC) serving your part of the state.

    See the documents below for Guidance and Sample Policies.

More info

MassDEP has awarded more than $55 million in SMRP and Recycling Dividends Program funding since 2010. See below for lists of the most recent recipients.

Downloads

Contact

Online
Contact MassDEP rachel.smith@mass.gov

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