AACOG has received solid waste grant funds from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for solid waste implementation programs. For the FY 2026-2027 solid waste management program, $817,200 has been allocated to the region: $408,600 for FY 2026 and $408,600 for FY 2027. Of that, $170,000 per year is available for implementation projects. The local government implementation funds are intended to provide grant funding for projects that provide a direct and measurable effect on reducing the amount of waste going into regional landfills by diverting various materials from the municipal solid waste stream for beneficial use, or by reducing waste generation at the source.
FY2026 & FY2027 Regional Solid Waste Management Grants Program Request for Application
AACOG has received solid waste grant funds from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for solid waste implementation programs. For the FY 2026-2027 solid waste management program, $817,200 has been allocated to the region: $408,600 for FY 2026 and $408,600 for FY 2027. Of that, $170,000 per year is available for implementation projects. The local government implementation funds are intended to provide grant funding for projects that provide a direct and measurable effect on reducing the amount of waste going into regional landfills by diverting various materials from the municipal solid waste stream for beneficial use, or by reducing waste generation at the source.