Municipal Recycling and Storage Equipment Grants

New Hampshire the Beautiful, Inc. offers Municipal Recycling and Storage Equipment Grants to support communities in New Hampshire aiming to improve their recycling operations. As a private nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting recycling across the state, New Hampshire the Beautiful (NHtB) provides funding to municipalities and solid waste districts seeking to purchase capital recycling equipment. This grant opportunity is designed to help communities achieve higher diversion rates by assisting with the acquisition of eligible equipment such as balers, crushers, and roll-off containers. Notably, the grant does not cover land acquisition, buildings, studies, or other non-equipment-related expenses. Grant funding can be up to 20% of the total purchase cost of approved equipment, with a cap of $5,000 per award. To qualify, applicants must have at least 50% of the purchase price available at the time of application. This minimum does not include funding from other grant sources. Equipment must be used exclusively for recycling purposes for a minimum of five years, and ownership must remain with the applicant. If a community discontinues its recycling program within that period, it must either return the grant funds or coordinate with NHtB to transfer the equipment to another qualifying community. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with review cycles occurring every two months. Once approved, projects must be fully executed within six months of notification. A one-time extension of up to three months may be granted if requested before the end of the initial six-month period. Funds are reimbursed to the community after purchase and satisfactory documentation and inspection of the equipment. In addition, recipients are expected to provide a report one year after the award to help assess the impact of the grant on their recycling operations. The grant is only available to municipalities and solid waste districts in New Hampshire. Applications from private enterprises are not eligible. Additionally, applicants must have submitted the current year's Annual Facility Report to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. Typically, only one grant per municipality is awarded per fiscal year (November 1 through October 31), and the funding board reserves the right to prioritize applications based on need, community impact, and prior funding history. Applications must include a detailed addendum explaining the current and proposed operations, collection methods, public impact, economics of recycling efforts, and any applicable ordinances or user fee systems. Equipment quotes, specifications, and supplier information are also required. Applications must be received at least 14 days prior to a scheduled board meeting. For the 2025 fiscal year, deadlines are January 23, April 24, July 24, and September 25, with board meetings scheduled two weeks after each deadline. For more information, applicants are advised to contact New Hampshire the Beautiful, Inc. directly. Specific contact details such as a named individual, phone number, or email address were not provided in the source material. Interested parties should consult the official NHtB website or contact their administrative office for guidance.

Ensure the Annual Facility Report is submitted. Include all equipment specs and quotes. Submit at least 14 days before board meetings. Projects must complete within 6 months of award.