Hazardous Waste Management State Program Support
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To assist State governments in the development and implementation of an authorized hazardous waste management program for the purpose of controlling the generation, transportation, treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous wastes. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2026: Assistance to State governments in the development and implementation of an authorized hazardous waste management program for the purpose of controlling the generation, transportation, treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous waste.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. Territory Government
- U.S. State Government
- State
State agencies responsible for hazardous waste management within the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and interstate agencies established by the appropriate states and approved by the EPA Administrator under the Solid Waste Disposal Act Section 1005.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Issuing office will provide location of application procedure details as appropriate.
Award Procedure
EPA reviews each application. They shall be subjected to administrative evaluation to determine adequacy of the application in relation to grant regulations and to technical and program evaluation to determine the merit and relevancy of the project or program.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
Program details & compliance
Description
Provides funding to State governments to develop and implement their ongoing hazardous waste management program which controls the generation, transportation, treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous wastes.
Mission Categories
Primary: Solid Waste Management
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Under Section 3011 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, funds may be used for development and implementation of authorized State hazardous waste programs. Under Public Law 118-158 funds may be used for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricanes Helene and Milton for hazardous waste financial assistance grants and for other solid waste management activities. This program makes Federal awards on a discretionary basis. A discretionary award means an award in which the Federal awarding agency, in keeping with specific statutory authority that enables the agency to exercise judgement (“discretion”), selects the recipient and/or the amount of Federal funding awarded through a competitive process or based on merit of proposals. A discretionary award may be selected on a non-competitive basis, as appropriate. For further information, please contact the Headquarters or regional office.
Restrictions
Maximum federal of 75% of work plan costs may be provided.
Required Documentation
The State work plan is to be sent to the appropriate EPA Regional Office by the date 60 days before the beginning of the budget period (typically by August 1 of each year, if the budget period is the Federal fiscal year). 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Matching Requirements
This program does not have a statutory formula. However, EPA allocates funds based on formulas contained in regulations or program guidance. By law, all States and trust territories are eligible for funding. The formula is based on each State's population (17 percent); Large Quantity Generators (LQG) number of facilities producing waste over a defined amount (12 percent); number of hazardous waste management facilities that could require permitting or enforcement work (37 percent); and the number of facilities requiring corrective action (34 percent). Matching Requirement: Maximum Federal share of approved costs is 75 percent; State must provide at least 25 percent of approved costs. Regional Administrators will determine each State allotment.) Funds expended under Public Law 115-123 in EPA Region 2 shall not be subject to matching or cost sharing requirements.
Matching Requirement: Maximum Federal share of approved costs is 75 percent; State must provide at least 25 percent of approved costs. Regional Administrators will determine each State allotment.) Funds expended under Public Law 115-123 in EPA Region 2 shall not be subject to matching or cost sharing requirements.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
Solid Waste Disposal Act