INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is announcing new grant funding to help Indiana communities improve how they manage waste and recyclable materials.
Through the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (U.S. EPA) Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) program, eligible local governments can receive up to $30,000 to develop or update a local Materials Management Plan (MMP) that aligns with Indiana’s State Materials Management Plan.
Application Window: Nov. 9, 2026 – Jan.15, 2027
The grants will support local planning efforts that advance Indiana recycling goals and identify opportunities to:
- Reduce waste
- Expand recycling infrastructure
- Support resource recovery
- Promote sustainable materials use
- Strengthen public engagement
Funding may be used for professional services, data collection, studies, analyses, plan development and outreach materials.
Local governments interested in applying can learn more about the SWIFR Program online or contact IDEM for assistance at 800‑451‑6027 or swifr@idem.IN.gov.
Final funding decisions will be made in March 2027.
Additional information is available on IDEM’s Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Program webpage. Interested applicants can call 800-451-6027 or email swifr@idem.IN.gov for technical assistance.
