2026 Waste to Energy and Materials Technical Assistance

    • NOFO Title and Funding Number: 2026 Waste to Energy and Materials Technical Assistance for State, Local, and Tribal Governments – Technical Assistance Program
    • Agency: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO), in partnership with the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)
    • Deadline for Proposals: May 30, 2026
    • Grant Amount: Not applicable – no funding awarded. This opportunity provides no‑cost technical assistance rather than direct financial awards.
    • Total Program Available Funding: Not applicable. Technical assistance is provided at no cost to selected applicants.
    • Match Required: No match required.
  • Purpose of Funding: This program provides no‑cost technical assistance to help state, local, and Tribal governments evaluate opportunities to convert waste streams into energy, advanced materials, or critical mineral resources. The program assists communities with data analysis, infrastructure considerations, techno‑economic comparisons, and evaluation of waste management strategies to support informed decision‑making. Eligible waste streams include organic wet waste, non‑recycled municipal solid waste (including electronics), and industrial waste and byproducts.
  • Eligibility:
    • State governments
    • County governments
    • Municipal governments
    • Federally recognized Tribal governments
    • Entities representing multiple municipalities
    • Airport authorities and municipal utilities
  • Applicants do not need to have an existing project; communities engaged in early stage planning are encouraged to apply.
  • More information: https://www.energy.gov/cmei/fuels/articles/apply-now-2026-waste-energy-and-materials-technical-assistance-state-local-and
  • Current Postings: https://akfederalfunding.org/grant-opportunities/