The Recycling and Illegal Dumping (RAID) grant provides funding for the prevention and abatement of illegal dumpsites and promoting environmentally sound methods for reuse and recycling.
Allowable projects include:
Previous awardees can be viewed at: https://www.env.nm.gov/solid-waste/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2021/03/RAID-Grants-Awarded-FY07-FY21.pdf
At least two-thirds of budgeted grant money in each fiscal year is allocated to scrap tire abatement and recycling programs, and one-third is allocated to abatement of illegal dumping and recycling of other solid wastes.
Eligible applicants include:
Application were due by April 12th , 2024.
About $800,000 is available annually for this program. Projects are funded on a fiscal year cycle, July 1 to June 30. Funded projects must be completed within the fiscal year.
Matching funds and in-kind contributions are not required but are encouraged.