Municipal Solid Waste Grants
Grant program
Local governments and special districts have the opportunity annually to receive grant funds from the East Texas Council of Governments funded by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Each year, the Solid Waste Program accepts applications for its annual Municipal Solid Waste grant funds to support regional waste minimization efforts in ETCOG’s fourteen (14) county region.
Regional Solid Waste Program Administrative Procedures
ENTITIES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY
Cities & Counties
Jurisdictions must be within the 14-County region ETCOG serves and an ETCOG member.
School Districts
Public schools and school districts must be within the 14-county region ETCOG serves and an ETCOG member.
Special Districts
Created in accordance with State law with the authority and responsibility for water quality protection or municipal solid waste management, also includes river authorities.
Eligible Project Categories
Local Enforcement
Projects which contribute to the prevention of illegal dumping.
Litter and Illegal Dumping Cleanup
This includes community collection events.
Source Reduction and Recycling
Local Solid Waste Management Plans
Citizen’s Collection Stations and “Small” Registered Transfer Stations
Household Hazardous Waste Management
Technical Studies
Educational and Training Projects
The application period opens August 18, 2025.
Applicants must submit a separate application for each year they are applying for funds.